The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a multi- purpose dam upstream of the River Dura in the Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State to contain the heavy water that flows from that axis.
Deputy Director of Hydrology at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Robert Umezulike, stated this while assessing the
Makurdi-Gboko-Katsina-Ala highway, which was affected by the overflow of the River Dura that spilt onto the road.\
He added that the flood was caused by continuous sediment deposits in the river, which have reduced its depth and capacity to hold water, saying the assessment team would evaluate the flood situation and report to the Minister for immediate action.
Also, the District Head of Mbaakura Ward, Mathias Ager, reported that the flood has also submerged homes, farms, and property in the area.
The Monarch said the level of water that overflows onto the highway during rain demonstrates the urgent need for the government to construct a dam to manage the water.
