Flood: NEMA Calls For Construction Of Functional Drainage Systems In Iwo
THE National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for the urgent construction of a functional drainage system in Iwo communities to properly channel stormwater and mitigate future flood risks.
NEMA made the recommendation recently while carrying out a joint assessment of communities in the Iwo Local Government Area affected by recent flooding.
The assessment was done through NEMA Ibadan Operations Office, in collaboration with the Osun State Emergency Management Agency (OSEMA).
The incident followed hours of heavy rainfall that led to the overflow of the Iyanifa River and widespread flooding across several communities, including Ike-Oluwa, Yidi-Oba, Ponyan, and Kuti.
During the assessment, the team led by Mr. Kadiri Olanrewaju, Head of the Ibadan Operations Office, visited the affected areas to determine the level of destruction. He sympathized with the victims and advised residents to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse into waterways, noting that such practices contribute to blocked drainage channels and worsen the impact of flooding.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that the flood destroyed homes, shops, farms, and other sources of livelihood, leaving many families displaced and businesses disrupted. Community members explained that the disaster had caused significant hardship, forcing them to seek temporary shelter with relatives while also struggling to recover their means of livelihood.
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