Tag: Lagdo Dam
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Dasin Hausa dam: FG’s accelerated plans encouraging, ICRC reports
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), says plans are ongoing to fast-track construction of the Dasin Hausa Dam through Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
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BREAKING: FG sounds alarm as Cameroon ‘opens’ Lagdo Dam
The federal government of Nigeria has disclosed that the management of Lagdo Dam in Cameroon is set to release water from the reservoir, beginning from today 17th September, 2023. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) made the disclosure on behalf of the government.
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NEMA raises alarm, lists 9 States to experience massive flood
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has alerted Nigerians to expect floods in nine States as Cameroon began the release of water from its Lagdo Dam.
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Lagdo dam: Remain calm, NEMA urges Nigerians as NISHA reveals 8.97m water flow level
In preparation for possible flood disasters this year, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged citizens to be calm, this is despite the 8.97 metres flow level as revealed by the Nigerian Hydrological Service Agency (NIHSA). According to NEMA, compared to the 2022 flow level which was pegged at 8.80 meters, the level this…
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Lagdo Dam: NEMA lists States likely to be flooded
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Anambra states are likely to be flooded, following the release of water from Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. Mr Mustapha Ahmed, Director-General, NEMA, who disclosed
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Flood scare heightened as agency confirms release of excess water from Lagdo Dam
Apprehension over impending flood in Nigeria has been further heightened as the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has confirmed Cameroonian authorities have commenced the release of excess water from Lagdo Dam.
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Edo Govt sounds alarm over impending flood
The Edo Government said it has taken proactive measures to mitigate the potential impact of the opening of the Lagdo Dam floodgates.
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Lagdo Dam: FG urges States to start evacuating Nigerians
The Federal Government has advised state governments in frontline areas to take necessary measures towards mitigating the potential impact Lagdo Dam floodgate.
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Lagdo Dam: Lagos fully prepared for flooding – LASEMA
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it is prepared for the flood opening as Cameroun is set to open the flood gates of Lagdo Dam on the Benue River. The LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in a statement on Monday, said the agency was fully prepared for the flood opening.
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603 dead, 2,407 injured, 1.3m displaced as flood ravages communities in Nigeria
Over 2.5 million persons are affected by current floods which hit Nigeria when Cameroonian authorities released water from their Lagdo Dam.