Food security concerns are growing in the United Kingdom as farmers grapple with severe drought conditions that have significantly reduced crop yields, raising fears of food shortages and higher prices. According to reports, England recorded its driest July on record, leaving farmlands parched and affecting the production of key crops such as wheat, oats, peas,…
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to urgently prepare for possible flooding as the rainy season reaches its peak, warning that climate change has significantly altered rainfall patterns and increased flood risks across the country. The Special Assistant to the President on Climate Change Matters, Yussuf Kelani, said recent flooding incidents in Lagos and other…
The Lagos State Government has said that flash flooding is an unavoidable reality due to the state’s coastal location, while urging residents not to worsen the situation through indiscriminate dumping of refuse on roads and into drainage channels. It explained that although flash floods cannot be completely prevented in a coastal city like Lagos, efforts…
