By Esther Donald
Severe flooding in the Abanwan Community in Erei South, Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State, has raised concerns about the safety and living conditions of residents.
The flood which occurred on October 3, 2026, and continuously flashing has created difficulties and disrupted the daily activities of community members with homes, farmlands, roads and other essential facilities affected.
Residents in the community face the obvious task of accessing food, clean water, farm produce and safe routes of movement.
They lamented the situation is becoming alarming, with several homes, neighborhoods affected and residents facing serious difficulties as floodwater continues to rise.
The incident however, highlights the need for urgent intervention from the Cross River State Government, relevant emergency agencies and other stakeholders to assess the situation and provide relief materials, evacuation support, medical assistance, food, clean water, and other necessary emergency supplies for the affected residents.
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