The Lagos State Government has raised the alarm over a renewed threat of flash flooding in the state following the intensity of rainfall experienced on Thursday, which has been described as the heaviest in many months. In a statement by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, obtained on Sunday, the government explained that coupled with the …

There is no belabouring the matter that sorrow not only stalks the land, it is ravaging it. So thick is it you can almost touch the emanations that fill the atmosphere. But for its widespread nature, you could almost want to hold it in its intangible folds and condensation and throw it up. As a result, there are lamentations from …

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has advised Nigerians living around river banks along the River Benue Basin to quickly move to safer grounds. Director-General of NIHSA, Umar Mohammed, who gave the warning in a statement yesterday, said water on the River Benue has reached the flooding level due to increased rainfall. He also urged those along the River Niger …

The Lagos and Ogun State governments have issued warnings to residents living in flood-prone areas, particularly along riverbanks, to temporarily relocate or brace for potential flooding ahead of the planned release of water from the Oyan Dam. The release of excess water from the dam, managed by the Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA), is part of an annual process …

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has warned Nigerians about the risks of flash floods and river overflows due to ongoing heavy rains. In a statement released on Friday, the NIHSA Director-General, Umar Mohammed, urged citizens to take immediate actions to mitigate the impact of potential flooding. Umar emphasised the importance of public cooperation, stating, “We must heed the agency’s warning …

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has assured President Bola Tinubu of the Parliament’s readiness to mobilise the required support to complement the efforts of the Federal Government in the mitigation, prevention and tackling of disasters. He also commended the Tinubu-led Federal Government for its timely intervention in the deadly floods that affected Maiduguri, the Borno State capital and other states, …

The Yobe State Government has issued a fresh flood alert to nine Local Government Areas (LGAs) due to the impending release of water from the Dadin Kowa and Lagdo dams. The LGAs are Nguru, Bade, Karasuwa, Jakusko, Yusufari, Geidam, Tarmuwa, Bursari, Machina, Gujba and Fune. In a statement on Wednesday, the Executive Secretary of the state Emergency Management Agency, Dr …

The Edo State Government said it sympathises with the people over the impact of the recent flash flood across Benin City, as a result of heavy down pour last Friday. A few weeks ago, the Nigerian Metrological Agency warned of heavy flooding from torrential rains. In a statement in Benin City, the state capital, on Saturday, the state Commissioner of …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released a total sum of $2.13 billion to Nigerians for importing food products in 2023, according to findings by The PUNCH. According to the quarterly statistics of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the forex release showed that there was consistent demand from foreign countries despite being touted as the food basket of Africa. This …

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised people living on flood-prone communities to start relocating. Last month, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency had categorised 148 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Lagos, Kano, Delta, and 30 other states as high flood-risk areas. According to the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, “the 2024 Annual Flood Outlook shows …