By Abdullahi Lukman
Following intense rainfall and flooding in parts of Kaduna State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed a response team to carry out rescue operations and rapid damage assessments in the affected communities.
NEMA Director-General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, activated the agency’s Kaduna Operations Office on Saturday to lead the emergency response.
The team, headed by Chief Search and Rescue Officer, Mr. Abdulkadir Mohammed, is working in coordination with the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) and other stakeholders.
Flooding caused by heavy rainfall and the overflow of River Kaduna displaced numerous residents and damaged properties, with areas such as Kigo Road, Nassarawa, Bashama Road, Haliru Dantoro Road, Kabala Costain, and Rafin Guza among the worst hit.
Many displaced persons have sought temporary shelter with relatives or in safer areas, while rescue efforts and impact assessments continue.
NEMA says it will continue coordinating relief efforts and providing humanitarian support as needed.