Abuja issues red alert to emergency workers over impending flash floods
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has placed emergency workers on red alert in readiness for possible flooding.
FEMA director-general Abbas Idriss said the alert was necessary in order to save lives and property in Abuja in the light of anticipated heavy rainfall.
The statement was released on Thursday by Nkechi Isa, FEMA spokesperson.
Heavy rainfall is anticipated in the FCT on Thursday and Friday, based on the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) High Impact-Based Forecast.
The forecast also anticipates high chances of flash floods on roads and low lying settlements, disruption of traffic due to the flash floods and reduction of visibility in Abuja.
Mr Idriss said that the directive to the emergency workers was in response to the forecast with a view to ensuring quick responses to emergency situations.
According to him, the expected strong winds accompanying the rains may likely damage mud houses or weak structures.
He appealed to people residing in such structures to relocate to safer places.
The FEMA boss appealed to FCT residents to exercise restraint during the heavy rains by disconnecting electrical appliances and avoiding parking under trees or driving through the flood waters.
He also advised them to dial the 112 emergency toll free number in the event of an emergency.
(NAN)
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