the landlord instead of finding solutions such as building irrigation tracks around the house just reconstructed the fence that got damaged
The top priority of landlords should be the comfort and safety of their tenants but in Nigeria, it's the other way round. Even in the situations like this, they fail to do the right thing much to the detriment of others.
The effects of flood is not a small matter than can just be overlooked. Just like the case of your friend, he lost quite a lot of valuables which I'm sure will cost him a fortune to replace. Your willingness to accommodate him through that tough time says a lot about the type of friend you are.
RE: If You Haven’t Witnessed It, You’ll Never Understand – A Reflection on Flooding Experience