FCT: Reactions as Flooding Hits Abuja
Residents blamed blocked drainages and estate development as floodwater submerged roads, bridges and vehicles across several Abuja neighborhoods.
- Heavy rainfall submerged parts of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory , including Wuse 2 and Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, leaving residents and motorists stranded until floodwaters receded.
- Critics accuse Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike of abandoning the Abuja Master Plan, alleging blocked drainages and the sale of green areas to developers have caused widespread flooding.
- Flooding spread to Wuse Zone 1, Katampe, Darrumi, Gwarinpa, Gaduwa, and Gudu, with residents reporting that flooding is occurring in areas that previously remained dry.
- Social media users, including Chude and Everest, expressed alarm, with some characterizing the flooding as a sign that Abuja is sinking due to administrative failures.
- Theo Abu Agada blamed the APC for the city's condition, as residents continue to demand urgent attention to infrastructural neglect affecting the planned capital.
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FCT: Reactions as flooding hits Abuja
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, are calling out the Minister, Nyesom Wike, after flooding submerged parts of the city. In a viral video shared on X, parts of Wuse 2, including Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, the bridge near City Park, a plaza and several vehicles were seen submerged in floodwater. DAILY POST reports that several areas, including Wuse Zone 1, Katampe, Darrumi, Gwarinpa, Gaduwa and Gudu were also affected by the flo…
Flood: Residents stranded, vehicles submerged in Abuja
A heavy downpour in Abuja on Saturday flooded several parts of the Federal Capital Territory, disrupting vehicular movement, trapping motorists and forcing some businesses to temporarily shut as water overwhelmed roads and drainage channels. Among the worst-affected areas were Wuse 1 and Wuse 2 in the city centre, as well as parts of Durumi, Gaduwa and Gudu districts. Motorists were stranded on flooded roads, while residential and business prope…
Residents count losses as flood sweeps through parts of Abuja
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Residents of parts of Abuja have been counting their losses after a heavy downpour triggered flooding in several districts of the Federal Capital Territory over the weekend. The flooding submerged vehicles, damaged fences and gates and forced some residents from their homes. As of the time of filing this report, officials […] The post Residents count losses as flood sweeps through parts of Abuja appeared first on Vanguard …
Flood Disaster Hits Abuja: 74 Vehicles Submerged as Several Areas Ravaged
By Omoyeni Ojeifo The aftermath of the severe weekend flood in Gudu, Abuja, remains grim as vehicle owners work to clean and retrieve their damaged cars from the Delight Event Centre. The flood, which struck unexpectedly during a wedding ceremony and submerged over 74 cars, was caught in viral videos that sparked widespread concern. Now, as towing trucks clear the flooded venue, impacted residents and victims are pressing the government for imme…
Residents Beg Wike For Help As Flood Wreak Havoc In Abuja
Abuja residents have cried out for help after heavy rainfall disrupted movement across parts of the Federal Capital Territory. Naija News learnt that the... The post Residents Beg Wike For Help As Flood Wreak Havoc In Abuja appeared first on Naija News.
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