Monday, August 3, 2026 -The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has said heavy rainfall and flash flooding have affected several communities across Damaturu, Nguru, Machina and Bursari Local Government Areas of the state.
In a flash flood incident report issued on Sunday, SEMA said
it received multiple distress reports from community stakeholders, security
agencies and LGA authorities following torrential downpours that caused sudden
flash floods in the affected areas.
According to the report, communities so far verified by SEMA
include Moduri, Abbari Sabon Kwalta, Malari Sabon Kwalta, Pompomari, Sumsumma,
Nayinawa and surrounding areas in Damaturu LGA; as well as New Side, Best
Center, Balanguwa Road and several communities across nine wards in Nguru LGA.
“Turbangini and Dinani/Lawanti Ward (Bursari
LGA), Alhaji Madi Street, Hausari and Machina town (Machina LGA)
were affected by the flash floods,” the agency said.
SEMA noted that the list reflects only locations formally
reported and verified, adding that more communities may be confirmed as
assessments progress.
“Preliminary field observations indicate that numerous
residential structures sustained varying levels of damage.
“The exact number of affected households, displaced persons
and injuries is still being verified,” it said.
Yobe SEMA assured that detailed findings would be released
promptly to guide timely intervention and recovery support.
The agency, however, urged residents to observe critical
safety measures during the rainy season, including remaining indoors in
structurally sound buildings, avoiding unnecessary travel, and staying away
from floodplains, riverbanks, drainage channels and low-lying areas.
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