Flood alert for Anambra, Delta, Bayelsa, others
Abuja—Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, has warned Nigerians living by the banks of River Niger and its floodplains to immediately relocate over possible flooding, listing Anambra, Delta, Bayelsa, Kebbi, Niger, Kwara and Kogi as states that would be most affected.
Flood threats, refuse heaps, LASG rolls out rescue measures
With flood threats and resurgence of heaps of refuse across Lagos metropolis which has created an eyesore to passers-by and posing health hazard to residents, the state government weekend announced measures to tackle the menace.
Warri residents urged to cooperate with de-flooding c’ttee
Warri—Residents of Warri and environs in Delta State have been urged to support a de- flooding committee set up by the state government to redress challenges of flood in the area and other parts of the state.
Pastor loses daughter, 4 cheat death as flood sweeps away car behind gov’s lodge
AWKA—FLASH flood yesterday morning, swept away a 504 Peugeot vehicle with four occupants behind Governor’s Lodge Amawbia, Awka South local government area, Anambra state allegedly killing a 14- year-old girl.
Flood sweeps away teenager in Anambra
The multi-hour downpour that pounded the city of Nibo, a part in Awka, recorded a massive flood that swept away a thirteen year-old teenager at a popular ‘Obibia bridge’ behind governor’s lodge.
17 bodies recovered in Lao’s floods
Rescuers have recovered 17 bodies after the flash floods caused by a dam breach in Southern Laos in Thailand.
Flood threats, refuse heaps, LASG rolls out rescue measures
With flood threats and resurgence of heaps of refuse across Lagos metropolis which has created an eyesore to passers-by and posing health hazard to residents, the state government weekend announced measures to tackle the menace.
Jibia Flood: 10 more corpses recovered, says Emir
The Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmmumum Kabir, said on Monday that 10 more corpses of victims of the recent flood in Jibia have been recovered from the rubble of a collapsed building in the town.
Flood cuts off 200 families in Anambra
THE ongoing Akpo-Mbaraoye Achina-Ogwu Nganga-Onne-Agbudu-Ogboji road awarded by former Governor Peter Obi and inherited by Governor Willie Obiano has been cut off by gully erosion.
How dozens of families lost relatives, property to flood in Ogun
The recent flood in Abeokuta,the Ogun State capital, has thrown many families into mourning in the state.
Flood threatens Owerri residents
FLOOD yesterday disrupted vehicular and human activities in Owerri, Imo state.
Edo Govt visits family whose 6-yr-old daughter was washed away by flood
Members of the Edo State Executive Council have visited the family of late Victoria Oparanti, a 6-year-old pupil of New Generation Group of Schools, who was washed away by flood in the five-junction axis of Benin City, on her way back from school.
FG begins construction of dykes to prevent flooding – Official
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of dykes to protect the nation’s river bodies and minimise risks that could arise from flooding.
Death toll in Katsina flood rises to 49
Flooding caused by torrential rains on Nigeria’s border with Niger has left 49 people dead and another 20 missing, the emergency services said on Tuesday.
49 die, many missing in Katsina flood; 90 houses destroyed
KATSINA—FLOOD, after a downpour that lasted hours, yesterday, killed no fewer than 49 persons, with dozens declared missing, while over 90 houses were destroyed in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Flood : Lagos allays fears, says maintenance of drainage channels on course
In the wake of torrential rainfall experienced in some neighbouring States, the Lagos State Government on Monday allayed fears of residents, assuring that the on-going flood abatement and ocean shore protection measures will keep them out of harm’s way during the rainy season.
