Floods have sacked 20 communities across the eight local government councils of Bayelsa State, leaving residents homeless.
The communities include Egwe-ama in Brass Local Government, Imiringi, Ayama, Otuobhi in Ogbia, Edwarie in Southern Ijaw Local Government and Trofani, Adagbabiri, Odonni, Anibeze and Asamabiri in Sagbama council area.
Others are Abukoegede in Tamogbene, Foutorugbene and Norgbene in Ekeremor Local Government Area, Kaiama and Sampou in Kolokuma/Opokuma local government area of the State.
Residents along the Epie creek in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, lamented the impact of flooding caused by the overflow of water from Taylor creek, tributaries of Orashi and Niger rivers.
A resident, Joy Elvis, at Onopa area in Yeagoa said the people were helpless and urged governments to build camps for displaced persons.
“It has not been easy. The water levels…
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