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Flood in Yobe: Over 4,500 Families Lose Homes, 7 People Dead
By DocuNews Central
🌧️ HEAVY RAIN TURNS DEADLY
A strong flash flood has hit Yobe State in Nigeria. The flood washed through towns and villages, leaving sadness and pain behind. Reports say that over 4,500 households lost their homes. At least seven people have died.
The disaster happened in different local government areas, with Potiskum and Nangere among the worst hit. Many families were caught off guard when the heavy rain poured and rivers burst their banks.
🏚️ HOMES SWEPT AWAY
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) confirmed that about 4,521 households have been displaced since the floods began. In simple terms, this means thousands of men, women, and children no longer have a roof over their heads.
Some homes were pulled down by the rushing water. Others were filled with mud, making them unsafe to live in. For many, all they had was gone in just one night.
⚰️ THE HUMAN LOSS
While property damage is heavy, the sad truth is that seven lives have been lost. Families are mourning loved ones who could not escape the flood. These include children, women, and the elderly.
Survivors told DocuNews Central that the flood came so fast that people had no time to run. “We only grabbed our children and ran, but the water was already inside the house,” one victim said.
👨👩👧👦 THOUSANDS NOW IN NEED
According to official reports, the displaced people now number in the tens of thousands. In Potiskum alone, more than 12,000 people were affected in one single day of rainfall. In Nangere, over 2,900 people also lost their homes.
This sudden rise in the number of displaced persons has put pressure on the state. Camps are being set up, but there are not enough shelters, food, or clean water for all.
🚑 GOVERNMENT STEPS IN
The Yobe State Government, together with SEMA, has stepped into action. Relief materials are already being sent to the worst-hit areas. Items include:
Temporary shelters
Food supplies
Medical kits
Mosquito nets
Sandbags and embankments to slow down the water
Officials said they are also providing emergency feeding for children and pregnant women. Health teams are checking survivors to prevent diseases such as cholera, which often follow floods.
🗣️ “WE ARE DOING ALL WE CAN”
The Executive Secretary of SEMA assured the people that the government is doing all it can. He said saving lives is the first goal, but they also want to stop future damage. Plans include stronger drainage systems and raising public awareness before floods strike again.
⚠️ A PAINFUL REMINDER
This disaster is another reminder that floods remain a big problem in Nigeria. Every year, heavy rains destroy homes, crops, and schools. Experts warn that climate change is making the problem worse. Yobe, like other states in the North, is at risk almost every rainy season.
🗨️ VOICES OF THE PEOPLE
At one camp in Potiskum, displaced mothers sat under makeshift tents with their children. They said food and water are not enough. One woman cried as she explained that her family lost everything. “We don’t know where to go now. We are just waiting on God and the government,” she said.
Farmers are also in tears as farmlands have been submerged. For many, this means hunger in the coming months.
🇳🇬 NATIONAL ATTENTION NEEDED
DocuNews Central notes that this is not only Yobe’s problem. Floods have also hit other states in 2025, with thousands across Nigeria losing homes. Experts say stronger national planning and early warnings could save lives and property in the future.
🔮 THE ROAD AHEAD
For now, Yobe people are picking up the pieces. Families are trying to rebuild, children are looking for safe places to sleep, and aid workers are rushing to provide support.
The disaster has shown once again how fragile life is in the face of natural disasters. Many say more needs to be done, not just in Yobe but across Nigeria, to prepare for floods.
✅ DocuNews Central will continue to follow this story and bring updates as relief reaches the affected communities.
