TSEMA Reports Severe Flood Damage Across Taraba LGAs

The Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA) has reported extensive destruction due to floods and windstorms across seven local government areas in Taraba State. Dr Echuseh Audu, the Executive Secretary of TSEMA, provided an update on the situation, highlighting that prolonged heavy rainfall has severely impacted Donga, Gassol, Bali, Ussa, Kurmi, Karim Lamido, and Sardauna.

In Gassol, flooding from major rivers has submerged farmland and damaged buildings, while Bali has seen significant infrastructure damage. Ussa's Fikyu Ward has experienced residential damage and agricultural losses.

Kurmi has faced widespread destruction from windstorms and flooding, and Karim Lamido has also reported building damage. Donga's Akate and Gyeta Aure wards suffered significant losses, and Kakara community in Sardauna was heavily affected, with homes and farmlands submerged.

Dr Audu urged residents in vulnerable areas to relocate to safer grounds and acknowledged the Taraba State Government's support under Governor Agbu Kefas in providing humanitarian assistance to those affected.