Over 80 households have been destroyed by flood in some communities of Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State following a three-day heavy rainfall.

The downpour is said to have started on Friday and lasted through yesterday, leaving members of Sabon Gida communities in confusion and displacing them from their respective homes.

A native of the area, Mr. Solomon Nandul, recounted the ugly development, yesterday, via a telephone interview, saying,

“The flood didn’t claim lives but because it was huge, it displaced over 80 households. The displaced persons are staying with neighbours, some are with friends and relatives hoping that the water will recede.”

The Sabon Gida Community Development Association’s Secretary, Mr. Yohanna Nimilam, decried the unfortunate development, noting that it would cost them a lot as most of the farm crops were at the stage of harvest.

He further noted that several victims of the flood were staying with relatives while calling on the government for immediate intervention.

“We appeal to the government and relevant authorities to come to our rescue,” he stated.

SOURCE: SUN NEWS