The Federal Government has issued a warning for heavy rains in 15 states, predicting potential flooding from September 24 to 28, 2024
The National Emergency Management Agency has urged the Rivers State Government to construct emergency shelters for flood victims
This alert follows a warning from the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency about impending flooding due to the release of water from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam.
In a significant weather alert, the Federal Government has forecasted heavy rains across 15 states, encompassing 35 locations, over the next five days. …CONTINUE READING
This warning was issued on Tuesday by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre under the Ministry of Environment
The projected period for these rains, which could lead to flooding, spans from September 24 to 28, 2024. …CONTINUE READING
The identified states are locations are “Delta State (Abraka, Agbor, Okpo-Krika, Umukwata, Umugboma, Aboh); Edo State (Ekpoma, Auchi, Irrua, Ilushi, Sabongidda-Ora, Uromi); Taraba State (Gembu); Kwara State (Ilorin); Kaduna State (Kauru); Kebbi State (Ribah); Zamfara State (Majara); Niger State (Mashegu, Kontagora, Lapai, Rijau, Sarkin-Pawa).
Others are “Katsina State (Bindawa, Daura, Funtua, Bakori); Nasarawa State (Ado, Aso, Mararaba); Adamawa State (Demsa); Jigawa State (Gwaram); Kogi State (lbaji); Kano State (Kunchi, Sumaila); and Gombe State (Nafada).
