A powerful rainstorm has caused widespread devastation in Dokan Mai-Jama’a, a community in Chikun Local Government Area, leaving at least two people dead and destroying more than 50 houses.
The Village Head, Hamisu Tukur, confirmed that the storm struck on Monday evening, displacing residents and causing significant destruction across the area. According to him, several buildings were badly damaged, while others were completely flattened by the intensity of the winds.
Residents reported that the downpour began around 6:41 p.m. and lasted for about 40 minutes, accompanied by violent gusts that ripped off rooftops and reduced homes to rubble. Many families have been left homeless, with survivors seen searching through debris to recover personal belongings.
In nearby Sabon Gyero, located within Millennium City in the same local government area, the storm also wreaked havoc, destroying houses and more than 10 perimeter fences. The heavy rainfall further disrupted traffic after a major road became blocked, forcing motorists to seek alternative routes.
Affected residents have appealed to the Kaduna State Government, as well as the National Emergency Management Agency and the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency, for urgent assistance.
Emergency officials have since begun assessing the situation, with NEMA deploying a team to evaluate the scale of the damage and determine the necessary response.
Rainstorms of this magnitude are not uncommon during the rainy season in northern Nigeria and often lead to significant loss of life and property. Authorities, including the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, have already warned of increased rainfall intensity this year, raising concerns about the likelihood of similar incidents in the coming months.
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