PHOTOS: Flood destroys communities in Osun

Several communities have been destroyed by flood in Osun, after a heavy downpour on Tuesday night.

The downpour was said to have lasted for hours on Tuesday, and left many communities in different parts of Osun state flooded.

Areas affected included Onireke, Obate, Awosuru, Sadiat, Testing Ground, and Atimowa in Osogbo.

Residents of the communities have called on the government for support.

Adegboyega Oyetola, governor of Osun, who condoled with the residents over the effects of the flood, said the government is working to prevent future occurrence of such incidents, adding that efforts have been put in place to ensure safety against natural disasters.

Oyetola, who went on an inspection tour to the affected areas on Wednesday, urged residents to change their attitude by not dumping refuse into drainages or mounting structures on waterways.

Below are pictures of the communities after the downpour.