Adamawa residents cry for help as rampaging flood rocks lives, properties
A severe and prolonged night downpour which started in the wee hours of Sunday, July 27, 2025, has unleashed catastrophic flooding in parts of Yola North and Yola South LGS of Adamawa State metropolis leaving behind a trail of destruction, loss of lives, while rendering hundreds of residents displaced.
The heavy rains, which began in the middle of the night and continued into the morning, quickly overwhelmed the area’s already inadequate drainage systems, submerging entire communities and catching many residents off guard.
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The worst-hit areas include Yola Bye Pass, Sabon Pegi, Yolde Pate, and Modire, where floodwaters swept through homes, roads, and farmlands halting human and vehicular movement.
Preliminary reports suggest multiple fatalities, with children among the most affected. Although the exact death toll remains unclear as rescue and recovery efforts continue, eyewitness accounts point to a tragic loss of lives.
“Many lives were lost, especially children,” said Furera Adamu, a resident of Sabon Pegi.
“We’re still counting and searching. It’s a tragedy we never expected.” Her account reflects the anguish and confusion still gripping the affected communities.
Shagari Low cost and Sabon Pegi have been completely inundated, with houses flattened and residents forced to flee in panic.
The floodwaters have not receded, and many homes remain submerged, leaving residents stranded or taking refuge in nearby areas, now serving as makeshift camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Reports indicated that vital services like electricity supply have been cut off in worst affected areas.
“We lost everything,” lamented a grieving resident of Yola Bye Pass. “The water came so suddenly that we had no time to save our belongings. Some of us barely escaped with our lives.”
The flooding also washed away large expanses of farmland, further deepening fears of a looming food crisis.
Roads have become impassable, complicating both rescue missions and the delivery of relief materials. The damage to infrastructure and property is extensive, and the full scale of the disaster is still unfolding.
As of the time of this report, the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA) is yet to release an official response or provide assessments of the destruction.
Many are calling on ADSEMA, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the state government to act immediately to contain the crisis.
Eyewitness reports highlighted the alarming situation in Shagari Lowcost and Sabon Pegi, describing the flood as “swift and unforgiving and merciless.” Many families have been separated, and the threat of waterborne diseases is growing by the hour due to stagnant water and poor sanitation in affected areas.
