The North East Regional Minister, Yidana Zakaria, says temporary structures have been provided for pupils and residents of Yonyoo after a rainstorm hit the community.
This follows a powerful rainstorm that wreaked havoc in the region claiming one life and inflicting injuries on several individuals.
The rainstorm also left a trail of destruction that affected over 70 farms.
Updating Citi News on the matter on Monday, the Minister said some food items have also been provided the victims.
“We called a meeting of the chiefs and the opinion leaders, and we told them that they should find another place for them because the school children also need the place… So allegiance has been made, and we found another place for them…But I can tell you on authority that NADMO has given them foodstuffs to survive on and we hope that more items will be given to them,” he added.
Meanwhile, the loss of life and injuries were attributed to the collapse of a room in which the victims were located when the storm struck.
The Yonyoo District in the North East Region bore the brunt of the relentless rain, particularly on Monday morning.
The deluge resulted in significant damage to houses and agricultural lands, leaving residents grappling with the aftermath of the natural disaster.
A resident told Citi News that they have lost everything including their farms and houses that collapsed as a result of the heavy and long rains.
“We have lost our farms and properties. Our homes have been destroyed, and one person lost his life and several others sustained injuries when the roof collapsed on him. Water has also carried one person and we are still looking for him.”