Tag: Flooding
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FG raises alarm Lagos, Delta, Bayelsa, 30 other States at high risk of flooding [SEE FULL LIST]
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has warned that 1,249 communities across 176 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 33 states and the FCT fall within the high flood-risk areas in 2025.
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See list of 94 towns at risk of five-day flooding, FG warns
The Federal Government has predicted that 94 towns are at risk of a five-day flooding beginning Tuesday, July 16, and ending on July 20, 2024. The Minister of State of Environment, Dr. Iziaq Salako, on Tuesday noted that the identified locations and their environs would likely witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flood within…
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What you need to know about flash floods
Flash floods are often triggered by intense rainfall or the sudden release of water from reservoirs or dams and pose a serious threat to communities in Nigeria, particularly urban areas grappling with poor drainage systems, deforestation, and rapid construction. These floods are characterized by a sudden surge of water, often overwhelming homes, streets, and vehicles.…
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Heavy downpour submerges homes, streets in Lagos
A heavy downpour on Saturday has wreaked havoc across various parts of Lagos state, with several homes and cars submerged and properties worth millions of naira destroyed. Areas particularly affected include Agege, Ajegunle, Egbeda, Ikotun, Ojo and Orile, where floodwaters covered most drainage channels and surged through streets, highways and residences. A viral video showed…
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Another round of flooding coming in ember months – Minister warns states
Following an increase in the volume of flow along River Benue, the Federal Government has advised state governments to prepare against flooding in the coming ember months. The advice came from the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Utsev, and the Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, at…
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Flooding: FCTA declares Trademore estate disaster area
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has declared Trademore Estate, located at Lugbe area of the FCT, Abuja, a disaster area, following a flood that left the area in ruin on June 23.
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Flooding: FG releases states, local governments on red flag
About 626 local government areas (LGAs) across the country are prone to flood in 2023, Nigeria’s government has alerted all state governments. According to FG, about 80% of the country’s local governments will experience flooding at one point or the other.
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Expect another severe flooding, NEMA warns
The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr Mustapha Ahmed, says Nigeria will be witnessing severe flooding this year as indicated by predictions from relevant agencies. He made the disclosure at a two-day Experts’ Technical Meeting o
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Flooding: Nigeria’s out-of-school children increase by 1.5 million
Deadly floods have submerged communities in Nigeria, killed over 600 persons and displaced over a million people after the government failed to act on earlier warnings, posing a setback for the country’s education target as schools are forced to shutdown. The government of Anambra and Bayelsa states explained that the closure of both public and…
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Lagbo Dam not responsible, FG reveals cause of flooding
The Federal Government has said that water from the Lagbo Dam in Cameroon is not responsible for the flooding that has devastated parts of Nigeria. The Minister of Water Resources, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu, stated this at the 2023 budget defence of the ministry in Abuja on Wednesday.