Asaba witnesses heavy flooding
The rains which
started at about 5.30 a.m., lasted for three hours, flooding many parts
of the town except Summit and Nnebisi Roads, as well as the Asaba-Benin
highway.
The flood also
affected the Government House and Okpanam Roads where the House of
Assembly, Police headquarters, Legislators Quarters Federal and State
Secretariats are located. Vehicular movement was disrupted on many roads
while residents were seen wading through their flooded homes and
streets.
When contacted on
telephone to comment on the development, the state Commissioner for
Environment, Bello Orubebe, declined comments, saying he was busy with
political matters.
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