Tag: #FloodAlert
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FG URGES LAGOS RESIDENTS TO KEEP DRAINS CLEAR AS FLOOD RISKS RISE
The Federal Government has urged residents of Lagos to support flood-prevention efforts by avoiding indiscriminate dumping of waste in drainage channels, warning that poor waste management can worsen urban flooding. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, made the call during an assessment visit to flood-prone communities and critical water infrastructure in…
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BAUCHI SEMA ADVISES FARMERS ON FLOOD-RESILIENT SEEDS AHEAD OF 2026 RAINS
The Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) is advising farmers across the state to adopt drought-resistant and early-maturing seed varieties ahead of the 2026 rainy season. According to the agency, the guidance is aimed at helping farmers reduce potential losses linked to flooding and dry spells expected during the farming season. Farmers have also been…
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LAGOS, NEMA LEAD STRONGER ACTION ON FLOODING, WASTE CONTROL AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Lagos State has intensified enforcement of environmental laws with the conviction of two residents for illegal waste dumping. The government says the move is part of ongoing efforts to maintain cleanliness and reduce environmental risks across the state. In a separate development, Lagos is also strengthening its emergency response system through the Lagos Emergency Responder…
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NEMA LAUNCHES 2026 FLOOD PREPAREDNESS CAMPAIGN ACROSS HIGH-RISK STATES, INCLUDING RIVERS
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched its 2026 flood disaster response campaign in Rivers State, as part of efforts to prepare for flooding risks across Nigeria. NEMA says 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory are classified as high flood-risk areas, while 14 other states fall under moderate-risk zones. The agency says the…
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NIMET FORECASTS RAINY AND THUNDERY WEATHER ACROSS NIGERIA
Prepare for widespread showers and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday with flood risks in some states. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) predicts rainy, thundery weather nationwide from Monday to Wednesday. Northern states like Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kaduna will see morning thunderstorms and moderate rains, while the central region expects a mix of clouds and sunshine…
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NIMET FORECASTS THUNDERSTORMS, FLOODS ACROSS NIGERIA FROM MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) warns of thunderstorms and rains nationwide from Monday through Wednesday, with high flood risks in northern, central, and southern states. Residents in flood-prone areas like Katsina, Delta, and Plateau should activate emergency plans. Motorists are advised to avoid driving in heavy rain, and farmers urged to delay fertilizer use to…
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NIMET PREDICTS THUNDERSTORMS AND RAINFALL ACROSS NIGERIA WITH FLOOD RISKS
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecasts thundery and rainy weather from Wednesday to Friday nationwide, with thunderstorms expected in many northern states and moderate rains in central and southern regions. There’s a high risk of flooding in parts of northern, central, and southern states during the period. NiMet warns residents to avoid driving in heavy…
