Rainfall: Flood takes over Lagos community, traps pupils in school
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Following persistent heavy rainfall on Friday, a community in Agege Local Government Area, of Lagos State, was submerged in flood water, trapping some students in a Nursery and Primary school in the area. The heavy rainfall which started as early as 8 am, paralysed both human and vehicular activities as most of […]
Anambra begins dredging of canals in flooded communities as flood sacks residents
THE Anambra State government has commenced the dredging of flood channels on the Nise- Amawbia road as part measures to reduce flooding in the area.
Dam construction in delta area won’t control flooding -NIHSA
By Gabriel Ewepo THE Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, yesterday, said dam construction in delta area of the River Niger would not control flooding due to the topography. This was stated by the Director General, NIHSA, Engr. Clement Nze, while expressing concern over the current situation across the country. According to Nze, while answering questions on […]
Over 100 LGAs in 33 States affected by flood crisis — NIHSA
THE Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, Monday, disclosed that over 100 Local Government Areas, LGAs, in 33 States have been affected by the current flood crisis ravaging parts of the country.
Flood in Benue: About 700 rendered homeless, bridge, houses destroyed
By Peter Duru Close to 700 people have been rendered homeless while a bridge and several houses were destroyed by devastating flood following days of torrential rain in communities in Owukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area, LGA of Benue State. Vanguard gathered that most of those affected by the disaster were residents of Udaburu-Ugbugbu in Ehaje, […]
September Troubling Forecast: Anxiety in 15 prone states over poor preparations
Findings by Sunday Vanguard revealed that 15 states, identified as being threatened by flooding across Nigeria, are already putting measures in place but are challenged by funds, especially ecological money. Most of the states which were recently placed on red alert by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, are funding the battle against the disaster amid non-release of the funds meant for disaster management.
