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Flooding Hits Doma Communities Following Heavy Rainfall, Residents Call for Urgent Intervention

Doma, Nasarawa State —

 Heavy rainfall in Doma Local Government Area has led to severe flooding in the Tudun Alarama and Makabarta communities, raising concerns over deteriorating infrastructure and the growing impact of seasonal weather conditions.

Eyewitness reports and photos from the scene show high water levels inundating roads and bridges, particularly affecting a makeshift sand-packed bridge structure used by locals for daily transit. The situation has disrupted movement and heightened fears among residents about their safety and access to essential services.

Community members have expressed deep concern over the vulnerability of their infrastructure, especially the temporary water bridge built using packed sand. “We need urgent support to fix this bridge before it collapses completely,” one resident said. “Every rainfall now threatens our ability to move safely.”

Appeals for government intervention are growing louder, with citizens urging the Doma Local Government and Nasarawa State authorities to prioritize flood mitigation, improve drainage systems, and reinforce local bridges before the situation worsens.

In a heartfelt message shared by locals, they expressed hope and resilience: “May God support us in every way and at every step to renovate the flooded water bridge’s packing sands. We hope for a better future, in sha Allahu.”

With the rainy season still underway, residents and observers stress the urgency of sustainable infrastructural solutions to protect vulnerable communities and ensure safe mobility across flood-prone areas.