Photos: Flooding in Port Harcourt after heavy rainfall

July 24, 2017

PORT HARCOURT: The heavy flood yesterday that affected many parts of Port Harcourt, took over the office of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Rivers State.

The flood that emanated from the overflowing of a canal on Aba-Port Harcourt expressway submerged over 10 cars including the operational vehicles of the FRSC.

The heavy down pour, Saturday and Sunday caused flooding in many areas in Rivers State, including Aggah Community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government area, some part of Rumuosi in Obio/Akpor, parts of Rumuolumeni and others.

At press time, all attempts to reach Sector Commander in charge of Rivers State, Mr. Imoh Jonah Etuk, were fruitless, but a senior officer of the command who pleaded anonymity said:
“The whole of D/Line area of Port Harcourt flooded. Water after the heavy rain yesterday and today, overflew the canal close to the FRSC office. The FRSC office and a mechanic workshop there were submerged.
“FRSC cars were also submerged. The drainage is too narrow for the water to flow through under the CFC flyover. The flood overflew the drainage and affect residents and offices.”