Three people have been reportedly killed and over 2,250 houses destroyed by floods and windstorm in five Local Government Areas of Kano State.
The Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr Saleh Jili, revealed this in an interview with journalists.
Jili listed the affected areas to include Rano, Kibiya, Doguwa, Danbatta and Kiru.
He also advised residents of the state to give way for water by clearing drains in front of their houses.
He said, “The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released its Seasonal Rainfall Prediction for year 2022, predicting high possibility of rainfall in Kano.
“We have taken rapid prompt response by visiting the affected local government areas to sympathize with the victims on behalf of the state government and distributed relief materials.
“The agency would not relent in its effort to ensure the protection of lives and property.”
