About 103 communities in Ahoada West Local Government Area LGA of Rivers State have suffered severe flooding on Tuesday, November 5, following a combination of heavy rainfall and a massive overflow of the Orashi River.
In Akinima, headquarters of the LGA, many homes and farms have almost been completely submerged by the floodwaters.
Some of the affected communities include Mbiama, Akinima, Engenni, and Enedua, among others.
The Chief Press Secretary of Ahoada West LGA, Esedi Joe, said the council was overwhelmed, adding that it is seeking assistance from the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA and international agencies.
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