Not less than three persons have reportedly lost their lives at the relief camp in Ivrogbo, Isoko South Local Government of Delta State following the trauma of rescuing victims from communities affected by massive flooding prompting authorities to relocate the survivors to St Michaels Primary School, Oleh, which is the headquarters of the council.
Among the communities submerged by the floods include Ovrode, Ofagbe, Okpe-Isoko, Lagos Iyede, Igeh, Ikpede, Onogboko, Itebioge, Exiro, Iyede-Ame, Azagba, Otoka-Ekegbresi, Egbeme, Warri-Irri, Iwrie-Ogbokor, Ekpe, Asafo, Ivrogbo and Ashaka comprising Isoko North and South as well as Ndokwa East Local Government Areas.
Meanwhile, motorists plying the Ughelli-Asaba express road have diverted to other routes following the overflow of flood water around Osisa, extending to Ashaka and Aboh in Ndokwa East. Transport fares by road and water have hit the rooftop, in some cases as high as 500 percent.
However, Secretary to the State Government, Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay along with other members of the Isoko Political Class, have mobilised over 36 speed and engine boats to help in the rescue of peopled still trapped in riverine areas. Clothes, foodstuff and other medicaments were also provided by the group.
Explaining the situation to news men monitoring the effect of the floods, commissioner for Land, Surveys and Urban Development, Sir Patrick Ferife said political office holders from Isoko led by the SSG were deeply touched by damage caused by the flood and pooled resources to provide palliatives to the victims.
Former Chairman of the Delta State Post Primary Board, Chief (Mrs) Evelyn Aluta while addressing the survivors urged them to remain calm as efforts by the Isoko Political Class and the State Government would yield the desired results.
