Tag: #Flooding
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FLOODING: FCTA BEGINS CITY-WIDE DRAIN DESILTING, WARNS AGAINST VANDALISM, ILLEGAL STRUCTURES
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has begun city-wide desilting of drainage channels following heavy rainfall and flash floods in parts of Abuja. The exercise, directed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, is aimed at reducing flood risks during the peak of the rainy season. Acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Richard…
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FLOOD: WIKE ORDERS DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES BLOCKING ABUJA WATERWAYS
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of structures built on waterways and designated right-of-way areas across Abuja, following recent flooding in parts of the capital. Wike gave the directive after inspecting flood-affected areas in Maitama on Tuesday, warning that no individual, regardless of status or position, would…
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FG BEGINS ASSESSMENT OF FLOOD-HIT SECTIONS ON BENIN-SAGAMU EXPRESSWAY
The Federal Government has commenced assessment of flood-affected sections of the Benin-Sagamu Expressway following heavy rainfall that disrupted movement along parts of the major highway. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed this on Monday during an inspection of affected areas around the Ore corridor in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. He identified three…
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RAINFALL: PHYSICIAN URGES HYGIENE TO PREVENT WATERBORNE DISEASES
Persistent rainfall and flooding could increase the risk of waterborne diseases, a physician, Dr Gerald Chinasa, has warned, urging Nigerians to maintain proper hygiene and avoid contaminated water. Chinasa said stagnant water, blocked drains, poor waste disposal and floodwaters contaminated with sewage could increase the spread of diseases such as cholera, dysentery, typhoid, hepatitis A,…
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FLOODING MAY TRIGGER RISE IN VEGETABLE PRICES ACROSS LAGOS, FARMERS WARN
Flooding could soon lead to higher vegetable prices in Lagos, according to farmers affected by heavy rainfall across parts of the state. Chairperson of the Ojo Farmers Community, Mrs Mayriam Ali, said floods have destroyed crops, submerged farmlands and disrupted harvesting activities, leaving many farmers struggling to recover their losses. She warned that vegetables such…
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NEMA PARTNERS ANAMBRA GOVERNMENT TO MITIGATE LOSSES FROM FLOODING
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it is working with the Anambra government to mitigate losses to residents as a result of flooding through insurance. Mr Ibarakumo Walson, the Director of NEMA in charge of South-East Region, said this in an interview in Awka on Saturday June 27. Walson said the management of the…
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HURRICANE IMELDA HITS BERMUDA WITH CATEGORY 2 FORCE
Sudden change in storm path puts Bermuda on alert for hurricane winds, flooding, and surges. Hurricane Imelda struck the Bermuda Islands Thursday with 155 km/h winds, bringing dangerous hurricane-force gusts, heavy rain, and forecasted flash floods. Initially expected to miss Bermuda, Imelda’s course shifted due to Hurricane Humberto’s recent passage. The storm already caused deadly…
