Following heavy rainfall on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, the Tunguri community situated along the Walewale Nalerigu highway in the North East Region has been flooded.

Numerous homes, farmlands, livestock, and valuable possessions have been affected.

Moreover, the crucial road connecting Walewale and Nalerigu has become impassable due to a trench that was excavated across the roadway to facilitate water flow.

Reports indicate that the main bridge connecting Gambaga to Nalerigu has collapsed, imperiling the safety of road users.

Families residing in the Tunguri community are urgently seeking assistance to address the flooding crisis.

This situation has also resulted in homelessness for several neighboring communities.

In response to the disaster, the regional team of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) is actively on-site, evaluating the extent of the damage and assessing the affected areas.