A tragic rainstorm has claimed the lives of a grandmother and her four-year-old granddaughter in Bauchi State following a heavy downpour accompanied by a violent windstorm.

According to reports, the incident occurred when strong winds and rainfall caused a structure to collapse on the victims.

The Bauchi Police Command confirmed the deaths and described the incident as a heart breaking consequence of the severe weather conditions currently affecting parts of the state.

The unfortunate event has sparked concerns over increasing impact of extreme weather across communities, with residents calling for improved safety measures and stronger structures to withstand storms during the raining seasons.

Authorities have urged citizens to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions whenever heavy rainfall and windstorm are forecast.

The deaths of the grandmother and hergranddaughter have thrown the community into mourning, with sympathizers expressing condolences to the bereaved family.