The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted that 12 states are at risk of flooding in the coming days. In its latest weather advisory, which warns of moderate to heavy rainfall, NiMet identified Borno, most of Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Edo, Delta, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Rivers as the states likely to experience flooding soon.
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The prediction reads: “There is high possibility, in the next seven days, to release water from Lagdo Dams as the document released from Ministry of Water Resources stated.
“Consequently, runoff-water over the catchment areas will increase, coupled with moderate to heavy rainfall expected.
“There are high prospects of flooding as a result of the expected moderate to heavy rainfall from September 20.
“The streams along the path of the runoff-water release could also overflow their boundaries causing flooding, as we already have saturated soil moisture.
“The places flagged for expected flooding are: Borno, most of Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Edo, Delta, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross River and Rivers states.”
NiMet advised residents of the areas listed to be impacted to take proactive measures.
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It said: “Ensure access to clean drinking water and stock up essential supplies. Floodwaters may contaminate water sources and increase the risk of waterborne diseases. Stay connected with concerned authorities and emergency services, and assist vulnerable community members, including children and the elderly.”
The Federal Government yesterday called on downstream states of the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon to implement flood control measures to prevent the loss of lives and property in the coming days.
Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, made the appeal during a press briefing in Abuja, addressing both the recent earth tremor in Mpape, within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and the flood risks facing several states.
Nnaji referred to the recent opening of the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon, noting that its overflow had affected approximately 137 hectares of land between July 1 and 31.
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