At least 10 houses have been submerged in gullies by erosion and many rendered homeless in three villages of Isuochi in Umunneochi local government area of Abia State.
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Similarly, many other buildings in the villages are currently on the verge of collapse, while others are under serious threat due to heavy flooding in the area.
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The affected communities are Umuobasi Mbala, Umuaku, and Umudim Ngodo villages of Isuochi.
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Vanguard observed that some of the affected buildings included a storey building each at Umuaku and Umuobasi Mbala respectively.
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Farms were also destroyed by the gully erosion, which is fast eating deep into other parts of the villages.
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Information from the state Ministry of Environment said no less than N8 billion would be required to effectively tackle erosion menace in the area, stressing this was clearly beyond the capacity of the state government.
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Meanwhile, the member representing Umunneochi in the Abia State House of Assembly, Prince Ikedi Ezekwesiri, said the threat began last year, following heavy flooding in the area.
Well things must really be done toa void such in future cos it's not friendly to citizens @ all. Prevention must be done from now on. Too bad!