BY HADIZA IBRAHIM NGULDE, AUGUST 25, 2024 |11:10AM

The most vulnerable - women and children - face heightened challenges in the aftermath of the devastating floods that hit Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

They require protection and support to survive.

The recent flooding, triggered by heavy rains from Mandara Mountain on August 21, 2024, has left women and children among the most affected.

Homes, farmlands, and livelihoods have been lost, and critical infrastructure damaged.

According to National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, the flood destroyed over 200 hectares of farmland, thereby leaving many farmers without a source of income.

A bridge linking Adamawa and Borno was also destroyed by the flood, further isolating affected communities.

Adamawa State Government said that about eight communities were affected.

Survival is a daily struggle, with many unable to access basic necessities like food, water, and sanitation.

Temporary camps provided by local authorities are housing those displaced.

Essential items like food and shelter have been provided by the Adamawa State Government, but more support is needed.

Rebuilding lives, restoring livelihoods, replanting crops, and rebuilding homes, schools, and healthcare facilities require broader assistance.

10,264 people were affected by the flood, with 1,711 households displaced, NEMA said.

The situation remains dire, with women and children in urgent need of protection and support.

The impact on women has been particularly severe, with many losing their livelihoods and struggling to care for their families.

The trauma and stress caused by the disaster will have long-lasting effects on their mental and physical health.

Children and the elderly are also suffering, with many forced to live in unsanitary conditions and without access to basic necessities.

The disaster has disrupted their education and healthcare, putting their future at risk. The elderly, who are often the most vulnerable, are struggling to survive without access to medical care and social support.

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