Heavy rains have unleashed devastating floods across Anambra State, completely submerging over 200 houses in Onitsha and Nnewi. Disturbing videos show residents using boats to navigate what were once streets.
Governor Soludo has pledged ₦500 million in emergency relief funds and opened temporary shelters. However, victims complain aid is arriving too slowly as weather forecasts predict another week of heavy rainfall.
Locals blame poor drainage systems for worsening the annual floods, which last year destroyed ₦2 billion worth of crops and left many farmers bankrupt. With more rain coming, officials fear this year’s damage could be even worse.