Flooding In Anambra 2024 || The Sad Reality Of Anam People As Flood Destroys Their Homes and Farms

[@FrankNwankwo-n9u]

I sympathize with this communities , please take it easy. I also suggests serious drainage systems is needed to save these beautiful mansions. Thumps up to these guys that build these beautiful homes , please do everything within your power to protect your homes from flooding . One love👍🙏❤️.

[@ChinwezeOnyekwe]

Anam is very beautiful town I know the village very well There men are very hard working people

[@respectman4930]

You did a great coverage bro. Government should do something about this yearly flood 😢

[@mercylinapeter2581]

Please if you can go to the eight towns of ANAM during December period and cover it with your drone and show people at least the way u show other towns in Anambra state it will be very nice.... I love what ur doing bro keep it up 👍 ❤

[@goodwinchimezie191]

So pathetic and devastating to see a beautiful Igbo community go through this flooding Menece

[@mercylinapeter2581]

Thanks brother good job

[@brightokwara3299]

It is natural and they should build up land not low land. Beautiful community anyways.

[@mercylinapeter2581]

Proudly Anamite

[@traciaasphall1702]

So sad..I sympathize with these people..May they get some help with proper infrastructure to relieve them of future flooding.

[@chimeremezelove1041]

This place needs well planning to bring out the beauty of this place, this place should be competing with miami and monaco in terms of beach and island tourism 😢

[@arinzeonugha6440]

This is disappointing. For decades, flooding has occurred every October and November without any effective action to address it. This region has immense potential to generate significant revenue for the state, especially through agriculture. More importantly, the residents deserve to live safely, free from the threat of flooding and other natural disasters. The government must resolve this issue once and for all. The Niger River needs to be dredged, and embankments built along the riverbanks to prevent further encroachment.

[@giftedchild9490]

How exactly do you want it to be addressed?

[@arinzeonugha6440]

@ To effectively address the recurring flooding along the River Niger, a range of strategies should be implemented, each playing a role in a long-term solution. Here’s a more detailed look at what should be done: 1. Regular Dredging: Regular dredging of the River Niger is essential to increase the river’s water-bearing capacity. By removing silt and debris from the riverbed, we can enhance its ability to manage higher water volumes and reduce overflow. 2. River Channelisation: Channelising the Niger River at strategic points would help control the flow and prevent water from accumulating in high-risk areas. This involves creating specific pathways for the river, ensuring water is directed away from vulnerable zones. 3. Building Dams and Reservoirs: Constructing dams and reservoirs along critical points of the river can capture and store excess water, especially during peak flood seasons. This would help manage water levels and reduce the risk of sudden overflow, protecting communities downstream. 4. Embankments: Embankments along the riverbanks can provide a sturdy barrier against rising floodwaters. However, these structures should only be put in place once other key measures, like dredging and channelisation, have been addressed to ensure long-term effectiveness. 5. Retention Ponds and Diversion Canals: Building retention ponds and diversion canals would allow excess floodwater to be channelled away from populated areas into designated low-risk zones. These structures can help control water levels and prevent residential flooding. 6. Reforestation: Planting trees and restoring natural vegetation along the riverbanks can help absorb floodwater, reduce soil erosion, and create a natural buffer that slows water flow. Reforestation is a sustainable, cost-effective solution that enhances the river’s ecosystem. 7. Comprehensive Drainage Systems: Developing extensive drainage networks, especially in urban areas, is vital to manage and direct floodwater effectively. This should be done alongside other measures to maximise impact. Technologies like pipe jacking, which allows for underground pipelines to be installed without excavation, could be considered to help overcome drainage challenges. Beyond these infrastructure projects, there are additional preventative actions that should be taken: 1. Risk Area Zoning: High-risk flood zones should be identified, with strict restrictions on settlement and construction in these areas to minimise the impact of flooding on people’s lives and property. 2. Flood Forecasting and Early Warning Systems: Deploying real-time monitoring and alert systems would give residents timely information to prepare and, if necessary, evacuate. This could reduce casualties and property loss significantly. 3. Community Education and Awareness: Educating communities on the risks and necessary preparations for flooding is crucial. Awareness campaigns can inform residents of the steps they can take to protect themselves and their property. 4. Resettlement Programmes: For those living in the most vulnerable areas, especially those repeatedly affected, resettlement to safer locations should be prioritised as a long-term measure to reduce the impact of flooding. Implementing these solutions will be costly, and, realistically, local and national governments may need to secure additional funding, potentially through loans or partnerships. However, the human and economic costs of recurring flooding - which threatens the lives and livelihoods of hundreds of thousands across states like Anambra, Kogi, Delta, Benue, Edo, and Bayelsa - underscore the urgent need for a comprehensive approach. With proper studies and planning, these measures could mitigate the severe impact of seasonal flooding and help build a safer, more resilient future for affected communities.

[@holyghostschoolministry1196]

​​​@@giftedchild9490The govt should intervene(though I know they won't)to replan and rebuild that area.As a coastal area flooding is inevitable, a storm drainage will help but other measures like dredging and redirection of water is essential, cities like Dubai and Hong Kong all did it.

[@proyouservicesltd3652]

@@giftedchild9490 The river Niger should be fully dredged so it wot overflow so readily . Water draunage channels flood barriers should be constructed to divert flood water away from heavily populated areas into more open farm land and flooded farmland could be used for rice farming. Soludo is unserious; Imagine that has failed to offer these unfortunate residents any emergency assistance.

[@maxglobe]

Very beautiful town...

[@brandibrinks1843]

yes so beautiful

[@EmekaAzuamah]

This place is obviously a flood plain. I doubt if there is a long-term solution other than moving to higher grounds

[@chukwud]

This town is not safe,build your houses on safe grounds

[@esup4055]

The solution is to dredge river Niger and all other surrounding rivers heavily

[@Justmewithlove]

Living in France and only knowing floods around Europe.. happy to discover all these people suffering So that we keep praying that may the lord all mighty have mercy and relieve all pains in So many places in the name of Jesus Christ the saviour. Be blessed bro for the job you did .

[@UgochukwuJoel-bx9ym]

Wow This town is marvelous beautiful See houses, this town might be mistaken for Abuja high blow areas Anambra state is truly beautiful

[@denniskcobi3470]

@@UgochukwuJoel-bx9ym as backward as you are this is only what you can market yourself about compared the same village houses in Abuja and those village houses in Anambra state poor you

[@Courageous1403]

So many damages yearly bases. The communities concerned should unite to tackle the problem together to find the solution with cooperation. The igwes of communities has huge roll to play by communicating with each other narrow down to state and individuals (estate investors ) to solicit for money and good plan to overcome the fllood

[@mahaloinout1791]

Umuoba Eboegbu and Mmiata Anam 😮😢

[@ifeanyianona9957]

Anambra state should build a barrier at the river banks, but we have govt that doesn't care about their people or Anam people can come together to try and use bags of sand to do the barrier it will reduce the level of the flooding and damage.

[@mikolowiskamikolowiska4993]

Who voted for the govt?

[@chukwuntadaniel7837]

Keep it up bro

[@JohnChris-ey9cf]

God will helpe us this happened to us every years..

[@charlesobi492]

Anambra need a dam to divert the flooding ... to stop this.

[@FidelisEkwealo]

That's where a responsible government exist not Nigeria

[@Mr47Bullet]

Proper drainage system must put in place

[@rubydawnintl]

Does this have to do with the Dam that Nigeria refuses to build? So sad to see this.

[@respectman4930]

Yes.

[@LibertyDude-c9n]

The dan is the problem, I'm from Anam, that is my community.

[@jayjesuyon1324]

Tinubu Lagos...imagine if this landscape is below sea level as compared to Lagos...what would the result have been? For the ignorant people that are always quick to mock Lagos. You can mock about everything but not natural disaster, that it is someone's turn today does not mean you can't get your own fair share tomorrow. That said, as a seasoned environmental and sustainability professional, the arrear view from drone shows the area is largely unplanned, there is a vast swampy marshy land having same topography with the areas occupied. Solution: very expensive 1. They need sump pits channelled through a microtunnel storm pipes to empty far beyond the town in a man-made collection point

[@chimeremezelove1041]

?? 💀🤦

[@giftedchild9490]

When you build houses in a flood plain what do you expect?

[@stepheniwundi9159]

Piling Sand in Lagos State to build houses but not doing the same at home. Abeg make una use the place to plant Osikapa.

[@ChikwadoUmuoba]

Are you normal?

[@Hilda-Baci]

You are the who is not normal..why does Anambra people hate truth?​@@ChikwadoUmuoba

[@ChikwadoUmuoba]

@@Hilda-Baci go rest madam you were advising a community to use there ancestral home as osikapa grand idiot

[@chimeremezelove1041]

​@Hilda-Baci which truth?

[@genuinediasporan6661]

Development is not about building big duplexes. To destroy is easier than to build. Infrastructure is everything. If you don't provide Infrastructures to sustain such housing,everything is useless.

[@holyghostschoolministry1196]

If properly planned it would be great for tourism. I pray 🙏 for them.

[@toneo6710]

Unfortunately nothing like flood mitigation or flood risk protection and they have local building plan approval as well as local government officials. Why can’t the rich men with those mansions meet with civil engineers to propose a solution and or style of building to protect their assets. As it floods every year, the solution would be to determine the highest flood levels and build on stilts to form raised ground floors with ramps leading up to the ground floors, with flood defences or front of front doors. It’s amazing they no the problem but keep lamenting ever year…

[@Arigbabuwo-zr4sy]

The truth is very bitter, but I must say these. Some of the owners of these properties are well educated but the problem is: did they follow the strictest approved layout plan when building? Not just in Anambra also in Lagos. If they do, where are the water channels? Canals? Drainages? Some of the houses were built in a clustering form. No consideration for roads and drainages. Henceforth, You need proper planning before building. The deed has been done but never too late to build some canals for channeling water, from future flooding.

[@karynponder116]

There should be a way to prevent this from occurring. The sewer system is not working properly. These buildings should not even be built until the sewer system is functioning properly

[@dennifresma3784]

Community knows it have been happening every year no body complains to the chiefs and state government and if no body wants to help then start building with pillars by knowing the max flood level.

[@UgochukwuJoel-bx9ym]

Willie Obiano built that bridge for them

[@maryokafor7238]

Genesis 15 vs 13 to 14.

[@ucukaoma4551]

😮 😢😮

[@caasinosnibor]

Inadequate drainage

[@l.vinaqueen2127]

Building houses and blocking all drainage😒🤔. What did they expect 🤔 😳 😐

[@OguguaDaniel-jw8qv]

No government to help

[@tonyeze7233]

My hardworking people, please construct drainages to save ur beautiful properties. Remember, we don't have any government in the SE and Naija in general. My sympathies.

[@denniskcobi3470]

There's a lot of water ways blockages and poor building planning that causes it

[@UgochukwuJoel-bx9ym]

Stop talking nonsense

[@denniskcobi3470]

@UgochukwuJoel-bx9ym when you see a fool you will know fooling himself thinking he is wise where as known nothing but a big fool

[@KamaOke-ml3nl]

​​@@denniskcobi3470This is the problem you Nigerians and black people in general have. You must not comment in every post, make sure you have the knowledge of the circumstances before blaming anybody. This floor can only be prevent if River Niger is dredged. The water is coming beneath the ground. It's not about planning or blocking of any water way. Don't comment in any other post if you don't have any knowledge of the circumstances, its not must to comment. I'm from Anam, I'm amazed by all the foolish comments here.

[@peterc.chukwuemeka8815]

They should seek the face of God. There nothing Good can not do. May God Almighty help them in Jesus Christ Mighty Name Amen.

[@mrkjo41]

It's a civil engineering problem... Kindly leave religion out of it.

[@Alexbidao]

I’m from anambra it’s all lies

[@FidelisEkwealo]

A responsible government would have easily dredged the Anambra river to deepen the river level and raise the upland but not in Nigeria where primary reason for entering public office is for looting public fund

[@adekunleyussuf4259]

I think Soludo should have constructed a seaport on the River Niger and named it Nmandi Kanu seaport. This project would have solved the issues of flooding and also creates job opportunities and a business environment for the Igbos and encourages them to come back to the Southeast. Environmental planning should have been done before building..common sense sometimes is not common.

[@Geraldwalton-k6r]

We are dying in silence and you here telling us about Nigerians in UK and America who haven't step their leg in Nigeria soil, how do their leading in those country fix Nigeria economy , abeg respect yourself and leave South Africa out of this, if you wanna talk talk about those Nigeria and leave South Africa, you are not a content creator, you are spreading hate