A 24-hour heavy rain has submerged most parts of Makurdi, the Benue State capital.

Properties worth millions of naira have also been destroyed, especially in Wurukum market.

Flooding in Makurdi is a yearly occurrence, especially for residents living in Idye, Achussah, Wurukum, Gyado villa and Agber village settlements.

The rain, which started on Thursday and continued till Friday evening left many residents homeless, just as their houses were taken over by flood.

Properties like cloths, mattresses, spoons and plates were seen floating on water while many families relocated to dry land.

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The Busy Wurukum market located opposite Benue Links Transport Company was submerged in water while traders counted their losses.

One trader, Ugo Ifeanyi, who is into children’s wear, told The Nation that she returned from the market in Onitsha to see his goods all destroyed in the flood.

The tarred road that passes between the market to Akpehe and Yina junction connecting George Akume Way was a no-go area as floods submerged the road and left motorists stranded for hours.

The Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management

Agency (SEMA), Dr. Emmanuel Shior advised those living in flood prone areas to immediately relocate while the government seeks for a permanent solution.

Flood victims who spoke to The Nation appealed to the government to construct a big drainage along the flood areas to absorb huge water into River Benue.