Help is yet to come to residents of Zabzugu in the Northern Region, a week after a heavy downpour rendered them homeless.

The over 200 residents now live in a deplorable condition hoping the National Disaster Management Organisation will come to their aid.

The rain has also affected education with the roof of some of the schools ripped off.

The District Chief Executive of Zabzugu, Issifu Alidu Laa-Bandow, is appealing for help from non-governmental organizations as they await response from NADMO.

"The assembly is constrained. Though we have resources, if you look at the extent of damage it will be difficult for the Assembly alone to be able to shoulder this.

"So we are calling on NGOs and any other organisation to come in," he told Joy News.

He said his outfit is still liaising with the NADMO in region to bring help to the residents.

"We are cooperating with NADMO and the NADMO officer has reported the incident to Tamale. The regional officer has given indication from Monday to Wednesday they will respond.

"The Assembly is also waiting for them. As and when they come we are prepared to move down to get support to our people so that they get back to their various houses so that life will continue as it used to be [before the rain]," he said.