Following days of severe rainfall, about 400 houses have been destroyed by flood in some parts of Pilgani District of Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
It was reported that the areas affected includes; Zamadede, Shilur, Pishe, among others.
One of the residents of Zamadede, Nantip who spoke with Newsmen said; “Everything we had in our house has been destroyed.’’
“As I speak, over 200 people are currently displaced following the unfortunate incident.”
The Executive Chairman of Langtang North LGC, Barr. Rimven Zulfa, who reacted to the incident said;
“We received reports of the flooding in the communities and would look into it and ensure that the necessary agencies are contacted so that succour would be provided to our people.”
“We are still appealing to people living in flood-prone areas to please leave, as the danger of flooding is not yet over.”
Zulfa assured that his administration will endeavour to prioritise the interest and welfare of the citizenry of the council, in line with the vision of the APC led administration in the State.
“We would work out modalities to tackle flooding in our rural communities.’’