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Flood ravages Anra communities
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submerging houses and roads reported by
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Tragedy unfolds in Anra state as
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devastating floods sweep through several
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communities leaving destruction in their
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wake. Heavy rainfall in recent days has
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caused rivers to overflow, submerging
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homes, farmlands, and major roads. In
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affected areas like Obaru, Iala, and
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parts of Ayamelu, residents are seen
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wailing through waste deep water,
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carrying their belongings and searching
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for safer ground. Many families have
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been displaced with schools and churches
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now serving as makeshift shelters.
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Locals say this year's flood is one of
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the worst in recent memories.
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Transportation has also come to a halt
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with many major roads completely cut
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off, isolating communities for much
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needed relief. State authorities and
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emergency services have begun
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assessments while calls grow louder for
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the federal government to declare a
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state of emergency and provide urgent
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intervention. Residents are pleading for
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immediate action as fears of waterborn
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diseases and further damage continue to
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rise. Cell Media Africa will continue to
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bring you updates on this developing
