Nigeria, April 25 -- By: Sukari Mohammed

Residents of Lanle village in Pategi Local Government Area are predominantly rice farmers. Their forebearers cultivated the land and reaped bountiful harvests in abundance. However, in recent years, they have faced a devastating blow from the recurrent floods of River Eche, which ravage their farmlands. This catastrophe has left many of them without a harvest, crippling their sole source of livelihood and economy.

Despite these adversities, the farmers displayed resilience, determined to reclaim their lands and revive rice cultivation. They have tried the implementation of several flood prevention techniques, their strives for a successful harvest annually still often end in disappointment.

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