NIHSA Warns Of Flooding In States Along River Niger

The Nigeria Hydrological Service Agency, NIHSA, has warned States along the River Niger from Niger Republic and Mali to expect heavy flooding from August 24th.

A statement signed by the
Director-General, Umar Ibrahim Mohammed in Abuja warns that serious flooding may affect Kebbi and other States along with several communities in the country.

“The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), hereby brings to the attention of the general public the rising water levels of the River Niger system as at 23rd August 2024; this is due to among others, a report from the Niger Basin Authority (NBA) in Niamey Niger Republic” Mohammed states.

According to the statement the situation in Niamey is informed by upstream activities in both Niger and Mali.

“Flood waters from these two countries is expected to move gradually into Nigeria through Kebbi State” the Director General stresses.

“The dams operators at Kainji and Jebba on the River Niger have been informed and are prepared: it is important to note that as at 22nd august 2024, the dams are not spilling water from their reservoirs” he emphasizes.

It adds that there is need for all the states and communities along the River Niger system to be on alert between the end of August and September.

The statement therefore promises to monitor the flood situation in the country and provide periodic update to the general public accordingly.

By Georgina Humphrey