NEMA issues flood alert to 13 states, 50 communities
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says 13 states and 50 communities, mainly up North, will likely witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding between September 13 and 17.
NEMA Lagos territorial coordinator Ibrahim Farinloye disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
The states include Kano (Sumaila and Kunchi), Kebbi (Argungu), Katsina (Bindawa, Jibia, Kaita, and Katsina), Niger (Kontagora, Mashegu, and New Bussa), Kwara (Kosubosu), Zamfara (Kaura Namoda and Shinkafi) and Bauchi (Bajoga, Darazo, Kirfi, Azare, Jama ‘are, Itas, Misau), Taraba (Bali, Donga, Lau, Serti, Mutum-Biyu, Yorro) and Borno (Briyel, Biu, Dikwa, Kukawa).
Others are Adamawa (Ganye, Mubi, Demsa, Jimeta, Mayo Belwa, Numan, Shelleng, Song), Yobe (Dapchi, Gashua, Geidam, Kanamma, Machina, Potiskum), Gombe (Nafada and Jigawa, with Dutse, Gumel, Gwaram, and Miga).
NEMA added that due to the rise in the water levels of Rivers Benue and Niger, nearby communities up to Bayelsa were advised to take precautionary measures in the coming days.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
World
Five-month-old baby drowns as migrants attempt Mediterranean crossing
The infant belonged to a family from Guinea, and his mother was a minor.
World
China to launch online appointment, inquiry services for foreigner visas, documents
The platform’s new service menu would feature online appointments for applications for individual visas and other documents.
Lagos
Epe local council in Lagos begins cleaning of drains to avert flood
Ms Animashaun added that the regular cleaning of the drains would help to tackle environmental and health challenges posed by blocked drains.
Sport
24 countries seal qualification for 2023 AFCON
A breakdown of the qualified countries shows that 12 former AFCON champions, including three-time champions Nigeria, will be on parade come January 2024.
Africa
Libya Floods: IOM says over 30,000 people homeless; EU set to provide humanitarian funding
Some 10,000 people were missing, and according to the administration in the east of the country, more than 5,000 people have died.
Abuja
NUPRC: FG grants 42 bidders gas flare commercialisation licences
“Award letters are already being transmitted to the respective successful entities through the appropriate channels.”
