Residents count losses as torrential rain floods Lagos communities
Some Lagos residents are counting heavy losses after torrential rain flooded homes, destroyed businesses, trapped families and disrupted movement across several communities in the state.
Flood looms as Kainji, Jebba, Shiroro, Zungeru Dams get set to discharge excess water
The four hydro electric dams, Shiroro, Jebba, Kainji and Zungeru located in Niger State, have given notification towards releasing excess water from their dams any moment from now.
Flood: Ikota, Lekki residents urge govt to enforce planning laws
Residents of Ikota and the Lekki axis of Lagos State have sent an Save-Our-Souls, SOS, to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the state, describing Tuesday’s downpour as yet another nightmare that left homes and roads completely submerged.
Flood submerges 5 communities in Kogi
….As state opens 42 IDP camps By Boluwaji Obahopo Lokoja—Executive Secretary of Kogi State Emergency Management Agency, Mouktar Atima, has said floods have completely submerged Ibaji Local Government Area of the state, warning communities along the river bank to immediately relocate to safer grounds. The SEMA boss, who led the Emergency Response and Critical team […]
Flood Jitters: Residents defy warning as Lagos, Edo, Delta, Anambra, Kaduna, others struggle to avert disaster
With the peak of the rainy season approaching, Nigeria is once again staring at the grim prospect of devastating floods that could displace millions, destroy farmlands, and disrupt socio-economic activities.
Flood alert: FG raises fresh alarm as Rivers Niger, Benue reach peak level
AS the rains and water level rise, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NiHSA, yesterday, warned that Rivers Niger and Benue have reached their peak, therefore, posing threat to Nigerians living in the areas.
