Flood engulfs FRSC Office in Portharcourt after heavy rainfall

Photo: Vanguard

The office of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Rivers State was flooded yesterday due to heavy rainfall that also affected many parts of Port Harcourt.

Vanguard reports that the heavy rainfall on Saturday and Sunday caused flooding in many areas in Rivers State, including Aggah Community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government area, some part of Rumuosi in Obio/Akpor, parts of Rumuolumeni and others.

Photo: Vanguard

The flood originated from the overflowing of a canal on Aba-Port Harcourt expressway and drown over 10 cars including the operational vehicles of the FRSC.

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According to Vanguard report, a senior officer of the command who pleaded anonymity said:

“The whole of D/Line area of Port Harcourt flooded. Water after the heavy rain yesterday and today, overflew the canal close to the FRSC office. The FRSC office and a mechanic workshop there were submerged.

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“FRSC cars were also submerged. The drainage is too narrow for the water to flow through under the CFC flyover. The flood overflew the drainage and affect residents and offices.”