Severe Flooding Expected in Seven States, Government Warns; See List of States
The Federal Government has forecast significant rainfall over the next five days, potentially causing flooding in 21 states and 123 locations. Seven states are anticipated to face the most severe impacts: Benue, Kogi, Anambra, Delta, Imo, Rivers, and Bayelsa.
The National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment issued the warning on Thursday, advising communities downstream of the River Benue to take necessary precautions. The affected period is projected from September 4 to 8, 2024.
The warning covers a wide range of locations including:
– Adamawa State: Mubi, Shelleng, Demsa, Numan, Song, Wuro Bokki, Natubi, Mayo Belwa, Jimeta, Gbajili, Ganye, Farkumo, Abba Kumbo
– Benue State: Udoma, Ugbokpo, Ugbokolo, Ukpiam, Otobi, Otukpo, Mbapa, Makurdi, Gbajimba, Gogo, Abinsi
– Bauchi State: Azare, Jama’are, Itas, Misau, Tafawa-Balewa
– Kogi State: Ugwalawo, Idah, Ibaji, Wara, Omala, Bassa, Ajaokuta
– Borno State: Biu, Maiduguri, Briyel
– Nasarawa State: Ado, Mararaba, Udeni, Rukubi, Ajima, Odogbo
– Gombe State: Nafada, Gombe, Bajoga
– Kwara State: Kosubosu, Kaiama
– Jigawa State: Dutse, Gumel, Ringim
– Oyo State: Kishi
– Kaduna State: Kachia, Zaria, Kauru, Jaji
– Edo State: Udochi, Agenebode
– Kano State: Sumaila, Kunchi, Karaye, Gwarzo, Bebeji, Tudun Wada
– Katsina State: Bakori, Bindawa, Funtua, Jibia, Kaita, Katsina, Daura
– Kebbi State: Ribah, Argungu, Gwandu, Yelwa, Saminaka, Jega, Bunza
– Plateau State: Mangu
– Niger State: Ibi, New Bussa, Mashegu, Kontagora, Lavun, Rijau, Magama, Lapai, Katcha, Bida
– Sokoto State: Isa, Makira, Gagawa, Shagari, Silame, Goronyo
– Taraba State: Ngaruwa, Serti, Yorro, Natubi, Mutum Biyu, Kwata Kanawa, Lau, Kambari, Jalingo, Gun-gun Bodel, Gassol, Garkowa, Bandawa, Beli, Bolleri, Mayo Renewo, Duchi
– Yobe State:Geidam, Potiskum, Dapchi, Damaturu
– Zamfara State: Bukkuyum, Gummi, Kaura Namoda, Shinkafi, Maradun
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged states in the central and southern regions to prepare for potential floods. Measures advised include clearing blocked drainages, constructing temporary flood barriers, and relocating from flood-prone areas to higher ground.
NEMA’s Head of Press Unit, Manzo Ezekiel, emphasized the importance of these preparations following recent floods and rising water levels in the River Benue and River Niger. The agency encourages residents to stay informed through updates from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency and Hydrological Services Agency, avoid crossing flooded areas, and cooperate with emergency services.
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