AS a result of the prediction by meteorologists that the volume of rainfall this year could double that of last year and that Oyo State could be one of the states that are likely to experience flooding, residents in the state always scamper for safety whenever the cloud gathers in preparation for another rain.

When it did not fall at the appropriate time, both Christians and Muslims headed for both their Churches and Mosques seeking the face of God. Hope was almost lost for the rains but it eventually came.

First it was considered to be an isolated issue limited to settlements in the upper River Niger given the fact that flooding is a perennial occurrence in the lower River Niger.

In Lagos, rainfall is rather becoming a curse rather than a blessing with the loss of lives and properties as a result of heavy downpour, storm and flood.

As flood continues to ravage Anambra West and Anambra East Local Government areas as well as Ogbaru area of the state, succour came the way of the victims last week when a philanthropist and business mogul donated relief materials.