Torrential downpour pulls down house, kills five in Calabar

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By Emma Una, Calabar

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The torrential downpour which has been inundating the city of Calabar and environs in the past three days on Friday night pulled down a house and killed a father and four of his children.

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The tragedy happened at Ikot Anwatim in Ikot Ansa, a suburb of Calabar to the north. An eyewitness who gave her name as Asa said the sight was so horrifying she had to leave the place.

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“Neighbours came out this morning to behold the horrible sight and were helping to remove the bodies from under the rubble. The sight was too much for me I had to leave the place”.

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A torrential downpour has been lashing Calabar for three days non-stop, effectively leaving many parts of the city like Uwanse, Mayne Avenue, Palm Street, Mortala Mohammed Highway, and 8Miles, heavily flooded.

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“Nawa for rain this year, o. If you saw me yesterday under rain. I was pathetic sight. If to say I no get stamina, the rain for just carry me go” Ubong a resident of the area stated

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The rain has brought economic activities, particularly nightlife, to a standstill as residents hardly go out even those with cars are scared of driving out of their homes because of the flood.

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“It is when you are sure you will get to your destination that would encourage you to drive out. With the rate of flooding in the city, you and your car could be swept off”. Daniel Osum, declared

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