FEMA Reveals Flood Submerges 116 Houses In Abuja Estate
The FCT Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, says 116 houses have been affected by flood at Trademore Estate, Lugbe, Abuja.
Dr Abbas Idriss, the Director-General, FEMA, said this in a statement signed by Nkechi Isa, the Head, Public Affairs, FEMA, on Friday in Abuja.
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He said that 116 houses were submerged, but no life was lost, following a heavy downpour which started in the early hours of the day.
He however appealed to residents whose houses were built on water channels to relocate.
Mr Idriss who said that the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, had predicted heavy flooding in the FCT this year, also advised residents living on flood prone areas to relocate.
He called on the residents to use the 112 Emergency toll free number to report emergencies.
