Heavy downpour yesterday, sacked several residents of Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, and destroyed property worth millions of naira.
The rain which started at about 2:30pm and lasted for less than one hour, also threw the town into darkness as staff of Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC, were seen assessing the level of damage of the company’s facilities and how they could restore power to the town within the shortest possible time.
Some of the affected areas,were partially collapsed buildings and others that had their roofs blown off b y the storm.
At Akpodiete area, debris of blown off roofs were seen scattered on the streets. Some electric poles and other equipment belonging to BEDC were seen resting on some of the affected buildings.
Some of the victims, who spoke to newsmen described the situation as a major setback and disaster at a time when everyone was trying to put his or her house in order in preparation for the festive season. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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