More than a hundred homes have been submerged following the spillage from the Weija Dam, leaving residents in parts of Weija and Tetegu calling for urgent government intervention as floodwaters continue to ravage affected communities.
Schools and businesses in areas including Tetegu, Oblogo and sections of Weija have been shut down after floodwaters inundated homes and submerged major roads, with some locations now accessible only by canoe.
Residents across the affected communities say fear and uncertainty continue to grow as heavy rains persist and water levels show little sign of receding.
According to residents, floodwaters have risen to window level in some homes, forcing families to move belongings to higher ground while others seek temporary shelter elsewhere.
One affected resident lamented that his television set and other household belongings had been destroyed by the floods, adding that he was unable to rescue any of his livestock.
Another resident said several household appliances had been damaged and called for urgent desilting of choked gutters within the community.
He explained that even minimal releases of water from the dam often result in extensive destruction due to poor drainage systems and the vulnerability of surrounding communities.
The resident further expressed concern that no officials had visited the area to assess the extent of the damage or engage affected residents.
Residents are now appealing to government authorities and disaster management agencies to provide immediate relief support while implementing long-term measures to prevent future flooding incidents.
The latest flooding has once again highlighted the vulnerability of communities situated around the Weija Dam, with increasing calls for improved drainage infrastructure, relocation support for residents in high-risk zones and stronger flood prevention measures to minimise the impact of future spillages.
