The Bayelsa State following a devastating flashy flood has made strong appeals to Residents of Flood prone Areas to urgently relocate to avoid looming tragedy according weather Experts
The sate special Task Force on Flood Mitigation and Management, at the weekend, visited some affected communities for an on-the-spot assessment of the impact.
Communities visited in Yenagoa and Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Areas included Tombia-Ekpetiama, Odi, Sampou, Kaiama, Gbaranma Sabagreia, Okoloba, Biseni and neighbouring communities as well as some areas within the Yenagoa metropolis.
The top Government officials on the visiting team including Commissioner for Environment and chairman of the task force, lamented the impact of the flooding in Biseni community, which he said was almost totally submerged.
They sympathised with people saying government was passionate about their wellbeing hence the setting up of the task force on flood mitigation on Wednesday during the state executive council meeting.
Bayelsa state Government asked the Federal Government to assist the state government in alleviating the sufferings of victims
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