Persistent rain floods parts of Port Harcourt and enters homes in some areas

Several parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have been affected by flooding after about three days of persistent rainfall across the city. Areas reporting floodwater include New G.R.A., sections of the Eliozu–G.U. Ake Road, Eneka, Elimgbu, Odili Road, SARS Road and parts of Rupokwu.

The severity varies between communities, with water remaining stagnant in some locations. The Eneka axis was identified as one of the more seriously affected areas. Residents there were reportedly dealing with floodwater entering their homes and disrupting normal activities.

Videos circulating on social media showed residents crying and appealing for assistance as water covered parts of their homes. An eyewitness described the situation as alarming, particularly for people living in locations that had already been affected by rising water. The continued rain has increased concern that additional communities could be affected if the downpour continues.

Residents in affected areas are calling for urgent attention, especially where floodwater has entered homes and disrupted movement and daily life. The source material does not provide an official statement on the extent of the damage, evacuation measures or the number of people affected. It also does not identify a confirmed cause beyond the prolonged rainfall.

The situation remained fluid as rain continued across parts of the city, raising the possibility of further flooding in low-lying or already saturated areas.