After days of continuous rainfall most parts of Makurdi, the Benue State capital and its environs were overrun by flood waters and left over 100,000 displaced.
It is one of the worst disasters to hit the northeastern state known for farm products and music icon, 2Baba.
Here’s what you need to know about the flood and its impact on the area.
24 communities have been affected
More than 110,000 residents have been displaced
No death has been recorded at the moment
The state government has opened two refugee camps to accommodate displaced people
Benue is prone to flood because of its low lying geographical location and proximity to Benue River
The state has not received any ecological fund which will help it construct drainages and dams since 2013
In 2012 when Cameroonian authorities released excess water from its neighbouring Ladgo dam, it flooded large parts of Benue and displaced nearly 700,000 people
Experts recommend dredging the Benue River to mitigate against future occurrences
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