Several neighborhoods in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, have been submerged due to continuous heavy rains from Tuesday to Wednesday, causing flash floods and widespread concern among residents.

The heavy rains have also caused water levels in the nearby Epie Creek and River Nun to rise, raising fears that this year’s flooding could be especially severe.

In areas like Amarata and Ekeki, residents have resorted to using buckets to prevent water from entering their homes, with some already reporting property damage.

Environmentalist, ALAGOA MORRIS, have called for urgent action and the implementation of an effective drainage system in Yenagoa, as many homes have been flooded, leaving families considering relocation.