Heavy rainfall destroy many homes in Potiskum

From Alhaji Yusuf, Damaturu

A torrential downpour on Friday, August 15, caused significant destruction in Potiskum, Yobe State, as heavy rain washed away several houses across different parts of the town.

The rainfall, which began late Thursday night and continued into early Friday morning, left many residents displaced after their homes were either damaged or completely collapsed.

The worst-hit areas were neighborhoods situated near waterways, where flooding and structural collapse were more severe. These include Arikime, Ramin Kasa, Tandari, Nahuta, Boriya, Rugar Fulani, and Unguwar Kuwait.

Other affected communities include Old Prison, Filin Nashe, Unguwar Makafi/Majema, Unguwar Jaji Bakin Kwari, Afghanistan, Tsangaya Bakin Kwari, Karofi, Bayan Garejin Danjuma, and areas behind Fudiyya Potiskum.

Residents in these areas are frequently affected by flooding due to the absence of proper drainage systems. As a result, rainwater has no exit routes and instead flows into homes, causing widespread damage.

As of the time of this report, there have been no confirmed fatalities. However, dozens of homes have been destroyed.

The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has deployed officials to provide relief to the affected victims.