The National Emergency Management Agency has disclosed that at least 21 communities have been affected following heavy down pour in Potiskum general areas of Yobe State.

According to a statement issued by NEMA following the initial swift intervention, the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and other humanitarian partners, the joint response team remains on the ground conducting detailed assessments of the situation.

“As floodwaters continue to recede, many of the affected families have regained access to their homes and are working to salvage items left behind. However, the displacement situation remains significant, with a large number of households impacted across several communities.

Preliminary validation indicates that 21 communities across five wards of Potiskum Local Government Area were affected by the flood.

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These include: Old Prison, Filin Mashe, Unguwar Makafi, Unguwar Jaje Bakin Kwari, Afghanistan, Tsangaya, Karofi, Bayan Garejin Dan Juma, Jigawa (Behind NTA), Makarahuta, Tandari, Nahuta.

Others include Rugan Fulani, Ramin Kasa, Uganda (Behind New Prison), Gadan Talakawa Arikime, Yindiski (Bayan Stadium), Unguwar Wazamn Dan Fulani, Yandiksi Ganuwa, Filin Allah, and Helma Saleh/Kukuwale.

“Currently, 102 households (612 individuals) remain camped at Sabon Gari Primary School in Potiskum. These households were displaced from: “Bayan Garejin Dan Juma – 56 households
Afghanistan – 21 households Unguwar Wanzam Dan Fulani – 25 households,”the statement quoted.

NEMA commended the Yobe State Government, through SEMA, for providing immediate relief items including food, shelter and hygiene materials (mats, mosquito nets, blankets, buckets, kettles), as well as medical support through YEMABUS and Primary Health Care teams.

“The Food supplies are being provided for displaced households, while arrangements are being made to reintegrate the 102 camped households into host communities,” the emergency authorities said.

“The joint response team continues to identify gaps in humanitarian needs to guide further intervention by the Federal Government, development partners and humanitarian actors. Efforts are ongoing to facilitate the safe and early return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) once conditions are conducive.”