Heavy downpour on Wednesday night wreaked havoc in Ibadan communities.
According to reports, many areas across the city were flooded, many people were said to have been trapped when bridges and culverts were rendered impassable by the surging flood.
Most areas affected by the flood are Alaro, Zartech, Oluyole extension, Idi-Ayunre, Olodo, New Garagge , parts of Gbekuba area, Apata, and Omi Adio , in Ido Local Government Area of the state.
"@ibcityannouncer: Dear @oyostategovt Ministry of works, the Oluyole Estate bridge Ibadan current situation with little rain, the bridge should not be retaining water like this. Kindly check the bridge for routine maintenance. Thank You @Gidi_Traffic pic.twitter.com/kw8WmApt1D
— GIDI (@Gidi_Traffic) July 12, 2019
The Nation reports that at Alaro, Zartech area of Oluyole extension, the only bridge that links the people to the city was completely submerged by water, while many residents were prevented from gaining access to their homes.
A middle-aged man was reportedly washed away by the rain. “A victim of about six hours rain was said to have been washed away by the flood when he attempted to cross a submerged bridge at the Sumal area of Oluyole Industrial extension.”
According to an eyewitness’ account, efforts of rescuer were undermined by the heavy downpour, as sympathisers were prevented from searching for the victim due to the rising level of water.
The state government has sympathised with the victims of the flood, and promised to do everything possible to mitigate such occurrence in the future.
On Thursday, the government also advised residents in flood prone areas to vacate.
