Shocking: Young man died in Imo state following Saturday rain and flood.

A young man identified as Izuchukwu has died following the rains and subsequent flooding that happened in Owerri, the Imo state capital.

The heavy rains which lasted well over six hours left most of the Imo state capital flooded and most drainage system invisible on Saturday.

The young man, it was gathered died along the Nekede by West end road. According to ScreenGist.Com they reported that Izuchukwu who was crossing the road, didn't know their was a drainage and as he attempted to cross the road he fell inside the culvert and hit his head on the side of the culvert.

When he fell in, some man who saw what happened quickly come to his rescue before he will be swept away by the rampaging flood. He was quickly rushed to Federal medical centre Owerri where he was confirmed death on arrival.

It was gathered that the young man death may be as a result of massive construction of roads and drainage in the city with so many roads and drainage in a very bad condition.

Izuchukwu picture.

Source: screengist.com