The Bayelsa State Government has started to assess the flood damage in the area, as several river communities have been impacted.
The Commissioner for Environment, stated that this inspection is important for providing timely support and sufficient relief to those affected.
The state government has been preparing for flooding, but some communities are still facing challenges.
This has prompted Commissioner of environment, Ben Ololo and other officials to visit these areas to evaluate the situation.
In parts of Yenegoa, some neighborhoods are now hard to reach because of floodwaters caused by garbage blocking drains.
The situation is worse in Biseni, where some homes and roads have been deserted due to the overflow from the Orachi River.
One fish farmer has had to drain his ponds as the water levels rise.
The State government is working on plans to help those affected by the flooding.
While many residents fear the waters will rise further, they hope it will not be as catastrophic as the floods in 2022.
