NiMet predicts flooding in parts of Nigeria in July
The current soil moisture condition across Nigeria shows prospects of moderate to severe run-off over Kaduna, Benue, Anambra, Delta, Gombe, Zamfara and Northern Yobe between July and September, according to Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet).
NDDM raises alarm over flood menace
A group of ex-militants in the Niger Delta region, Niger Delta Development Movement, NDDM, yesterday raised alarm that some Ijaw communities along the coastal area were on the verge of being submerged by flooding, occasioned by the opening up of a canal that leads to the Atlantic Ocean by the Federal Government and Chevron Nigeria Limited.
Abakaliki residents lament damages caused by flood
RESIDENTS of Ebonyi state have continued to lament following last weekend’s heavy downpour in the State as the management of a fish farm in Abakaliki, the state capital yesterday said it lost over 4,000 fishes resulting from the natural disaster.
The rage of flood on Lagos road
Those who reside in Egbeda/Ikotun and Iyana Ipaja areas of Lagos up to Abule Egba will be familiar with the nightmare associated with the traffic around Iyana Dopemu axis. This junction, leading to the Dopemu bridge, is a must route for any motorist going towards Shasha/Egbeda/Ikotun areas.
Abia govt moves to curb flooding in Aba
DETERMINED to rid Aba the commercial nerve city of Abia State of over flooding especially during the rainy season, the state Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has promised to recover all the natural water basins in Aba, including Ife-Obara basin on Omuma road to curtail perennial flooding in the city.
Obiano to pay compensation to flood victims
Flood victims in some local government areas in Anambra State, whose farm lands and crops were submerged, are to receive compensation from the Anambra government.
