As the rainy season intensifies, the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA) has ramped up its flood control and drainage evacuation efforts in Asaba and surrounding areas to tackle the perennial threat of flooding head-on. The proactive exercise, which resumed in full force this week, is part of a comprehensive flood mitigation strategy rolled out by the state government to protect lives, property, and public infrastructure.
Led by the agency’s Director General, Mr. Patrick Ukah, the operation focuses on clearing blocked drainages, removing illegal structures, and desilting water channels across key flood-prone zones in the capital territory. These efforts are being supervised on-site by Mr. Isaac Nwosu, Head of Environment at DSCTDA, who conducted inspections across strategic locations such as Okpanam Road, DBS Junction, NTA Road, Aratha Table Water Road, Ogbe Awele Street, WACCE Road, CBN/Library Road, and Dafiaghorm Okpakor Street.
Mr. Nwosu explained that the operation is part of a coordinated approach designed to ensure free flow of water and significantly reduce the risk of flash floods that have plagued the area in previous years. He assured residents that the agency is making consistent progress and that more neighborhoods will be covered in the coming days.
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In a statement, Mr. Ukah stressed the critical need for environmental responsibility among residents, cautioning against indiscriminate waste disposal and the construction of unauthorized buildings that block drainage systems. He emphasized that such practices worsen the impact of flooding and hinder government interventions.
The ongoing operation has been welcomed by residents, many of whom have endured annual flooding and its devastating consequences. “This is a welcome development. We’ve suffered a lot during past rainy seasons, and it’s good to see the government taking action,” said Mrs. Uju Eze, a trader along NTA Road.
The DSCTDA has called on all residents to play their part by adhering to environmental laws, engaging in regular sanitation, and promptly reporting any blocked drainages or unauthorized structures. The agency confirmed that the exercise will continue throughout the week, targeting more flood-prone communities in the capital territory as part of a sustained effort to build a cleaner, safer, and more flood-resilient Delta State.
