flood on Chevron Drive in Lagos
It is not unusual across
the globe for towns and cities to be flooded after a deluge of rain, which
submerges roads, probably wash away bridges and even forces residents to flee
their homes. Rain and flooding is part of the weather system in the Niger
Delta. So there is nothing unique or out of place for there to be flooding
after a deluge of rain either in Asaba or any other city for that matter.
However, some wailers have
in the past two weeks being flying various pictures on the Facebook and other
social media outlets wailing about flood in Delta State as if the State is the
only area in the world that is prone to flood, or that there is flood, because
of lack of commitment to flood control.
Flood in London
It is public knowledge that the flood reduction
and control measures adopted by the Sen. Ifeanyi Authur Okowa led Delta State
government in parts of the State are already paying off with the desired
positive result of ensuring that flood prone communities in the State do not
suffer the devastating and challenging effects of flooding occasioned by heavy
rainfall and blockages of surface drainages and other natural water channels.
The government
intervention, which involved the deployment of heavy duty equipment to clear
and open all blocked and silted drains and water channels across the State has
allowed for the easy and rapid flow of flood water to nearby natural sources.
Government actions so
far is yielding positive results with the hope that clearing and opening of
waterways will be a continuous process in the State.
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It is the hope of every well-meaning
Deltan that this crucial exercise will be a continuous process, while the State
government should go after those who dump of refuse indiscriminately, allowing
for the blockage of drains and water channels.
Perpetrators and
offenders should be adequately punished in accordance with the State sanitation
laws. It is also right for residents and business owners in the State to
complement government efforts by de-silting the drains and maintain the
environment around their premises. A Clean and healthy environment is a
collective responsibility of all stakeholders.
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