10/07/2025
FLOOD DISASTER CAUSES SERIOUS DAMAGE AND LEAVES OVER SEVENTY PEOPLE IN THE OPEN IN MARGIBI COUNTY
GO TV NEWS
JULY 10, 2025
BY: STAFF WRITER
A recent flood disaster in Kakata, Margibi County, has left numerous families homeless, following heavy rainfall on July 9, 2025 that hit about 20 homes.
This deluge has severely impacted several communities, with victims attributing the flooding to ongoing road construction projects in the area.
Residents have expressed concerns that the flooding occurs because the swamp overflows into their homes, exacerbated by the inadequate size of the culverts being used to manage erosion.
They criticized the engineers for failing to properly open the culverts before commencing the road work. "The problem here is caused by the road engineer who did not open the culvert. The culverts that were installed are very small, and when it rains, they cannot hold the water from the swamp." They stated
Over seventy victims have reported that their appeals for the engineers to construct wider culverts have gone unheeded.
The affected communities include Kissi community, Carter High, Miss More, and Dennisville, among others in Kakata city.
The flood has led to the destruction of valuable possessions, including cash amounting to thousands of United States dollars.
Many of the affected individuals relied on income from commercial activities, such as operating motorbikes, cars, and selling both imported and locally produced goods in Kakata and surrounding areas.
Currently, several families are forced to live outdoors, facing significant health risks, particularly for children who are more susceptible to malaria and fever due to their exposure to unsanitary conditions.
Other areas affected by Wednesday's rain in Margibi includes Frog Island in the Smell-No-Taste community, Harbel general market, and Barclay Farm with over six homes being affected in totality.
Meanwhile, victims of the flood disaster are calling for an urgent assistance from philanthropist, government and non-governmental organizations in and out of Liberia.
Voice Report By: Emmanuel V. Sensee of Truth FM