More than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face a severe flood threat between September 19 and 25, according to a fresh National Flood Advisory issued by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA). Released by the agency’s Director-General, Arch Umar Mohammed, the alert warns that rapidly rising river levels are expected to trigger…
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has issued a high flood risk alert for 15 states from September 19 to 25, citing forecasts of rising river levels and increased risk of riverine flooding. The affected states include Lagos, Rivers, Imo, Kogi, Cross River, Ebonyi, Benue, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Taraba, Delta, Bayelsa, Enugu and Abia….
he Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued an urgent flash flood alert spanning July 1 to 10 for Lagos and 26 other states, warning that weeks of persistent June rainfall have left the nation’s soil heavily saturated and unable to absorb more water. As the country enters the peak of the rainy season, meteorologists warn…
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…
The National Emergency Management Agency has engaged key stakeholders in Niger State on strategies to mitigate the impact of anticipated flooding. Speaking at the National Disaster Preparedness and Response Campaign in Minna, the Director-General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, said the initiative aims to strengthen resilience and improve response to flood disasters. Represented by Dr. Ishaya Chonoko, she noted that the…
Rice farmers in Yauri, Ngaski, and Shanga LGAs of Kebbi State are seeking urgent intervention after floods from River Niger destroyed their farms. The devastating flood has wiped out produce worth millions of naira, leaving hundreds of farmers in distress. Many say they invested heavily this season, only to see their hopes of a bountiful…
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed that recent flash floods in the state have resulted in the death of one person and affected 2,634 residents across 14 communities. Speaking in response to the disaster in Potiskum Local Government Area, following heavy rainfall, SEMA Executive Secretary, Mohammed Goje, said the agency—working in collaboration…
Rescue teams on Saturday recovered more victims of heavy flooding that struck South Africa’s Eastern Cape province earlier in the week, with the death toll rising to at least 86. President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the poverty-stricken province on Friday and said the “catastrophic disaster” was due to climate change. Police minister Senzo Mchunu said on…
