Nigeria – Thousands Left Homeless After Floods in Ebonyi

A storm lasting several hours brought heavy rain and flooding to Abakaliki, Ebonyi state, Nigeria on Sunday 12 June, 2016.

Local media say that the Iyi-Udele River that runs at the middle of Abakaliki overflowed, flooding areas some 30 metres beyond it’s normal banks.

Nigeria’s Leadership newspaper reported that 5,000 people have been left homeless after the floods destroyed or damaged 100s of houses. Businesses, churches and schools have also suffered damage.

Parts of West Africa have seen significant levels of rainfall over the past week. Flooding has been reported in Accra and Central Region in Ghana, leaving at least 6 people dead.

Breaking NewsGhanaNigeria