The Kwara House of Assembly on Tuesday urged the state government to embark on measures that would curb the annual occurrence of flooding in many parts of the state.

The assembly made the call in its resolution, after adopting a report on the recent flooding at Atikeke area, along Jaseipo Road, llorin, which claimed some lives and property.

The issue was raised during plenary by Alhaji Saadu Tanke (APC) representing llorin South Constituency under a matter of urgent public importance.

In its resolution, the assembly sympathised with the families of three people who died in the flood and urged the state government to immediately embark on measures to stop the perennial flooding.

The legislature urged the state Ministry of Works and Town Planning Development Authority to be alive to its responsibility by providing proper drainage along water ways, to check flooding.

The house called for the provision of drainage along Atikeke area to check the flooding being experience by residents in the area.

The legislature advised residents of the state to desist dumping refuse in drains.

In a similar development, the house also urged the government to provide relief materials to over 100 residents rendered homeless by rainstorm in Baruten Local Government area of the state.

This followed a report on the plight of the victims by Suleiman Sunaboro (APC), representing llesha Gwanara constituency under matter of urgent public importance.

He said the rainstorm which occurred on Sunday, affected Shinau, Alafiaru and Sinau, where victims were currently taking refuge in mosques, churches and other areas. (NAN)