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Flooding : Reps Appeal For Completion Of Dasin Hausa Dam

The House of Representatives has urged the federal government to complete the construction of Dasin Hausa Dam in Adamawa State to mitigate against the annual flood disaster that has always resulted in the destruction of lives and property. The House, in an urgent motion of public importance by the House minority leader, Kingsley Chinda, also called for legislative solution to the annual Flood Disaster According to Mr. Chinda, the construction […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 2

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Adhere To Flood Preparedness Protocols – NIHSA To Nigs

Nigerians have been urged to adhere to flood preparedness protocols, following the continuous rainfall across the country. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director General Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Umar Ibrahim Mohammed in Abuja. It explains that the Jebba Dam is currently spilling excess water as regulated by Kainji Dam operators who had kept 53cm buffer until now to allow for any change in inflow. "NIHSA […]

todayOctober 8, 2024 14

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Featured

Maiduguri Flood : NACHPN Sympathizes With Borno , Calls For Intervention

The tragedy of a disastrous flood experienced in the city of Maiduguri, Borno State as a resultant incident of heavy downpour in the State; touches the heart of the National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria, NACHPN. The President of NACHPN, Comrade Kabir Yahya Ahmed in his reaction to the devastating occurrence; expresses heartfelt sympathy to the Government and people of Borno, especially victims of the incident; whose lives […]

todaySeptember 11, 2024 25 3

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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 […]

todayAugust 23, 2024 8

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Survey Lists 17 Vulnerable Locations Prone To Flooding In Abuja

Authorities of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, have identified 17 new areas marked as vulnerable locations prone to flood disasters. A recent vulnerability assessment carried out by the FCT Emergency Management Department, FEMD, listed Apo-Dutse, Damagaza, Area 3 behind Government Secondary School as some of the red spots for flood disasters in the FCT. The Acting Director-General of FEMD, Florence Wenegieme, said the department carried out on the spot […]

todayJuly 22, 2024 16

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General

Environmental Advocate Harps On Proactive Measures To Mitigate Flooding

An environmental advocate, Dr. Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji, has called for a proactive measures to mitigate flooding across the country. This is contained in a statement signed by her in Abuja. The statement says the call became imperative following the Federal Government's warning of Impending Flood in 31 States during the presentation of the annual Flood Outlook report recently. "The Federal Government's recent announcement regarding the prediction of flooding in 31 states […]

todayApril 26, 2024 16

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Adopt Measures To Mitigate Flooding -NIHSA

State governments have been urged to promote awareness and evolve comprehensive mitigation strategies to reduce vulnerability to floods. The Director Operational Hydrology of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) Mr. Femi Bejide made the the call while Featuring on "Perspective" a Kapital FM current Affairs program in Abuja. Mr. Bejide stressed the need for disaster risk managers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to prioritize preparedness and flood control efforts to safeguard […]

todayApril 22, 2024 45

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Libyan Rivals Co-Ordinating Over Flood Relief

The two rival governments in Libya are coordinating relief efforts for flood victims. Reports say more than 5,300 people died after two dam bursts brought devastating floods to the eastern city of Derna. According to the report, at least 10,000 people are missing, and tens of thousands more have been displaced. A UN official said that both the eastern and western governments had requested international aid and were liaising with […]

todaySeptember 14, 2023 20 2

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Flood Mitigation Is Collective Responsibility Of Africa – IWMI

The International Water Management Institute, IWMI, says flood mitigation is a collective responsibility of the African continent. The Climate Resilience Researcher group leader and Principal Researcher of the institute, Dr. Giriraj Amarnath stated this at a workshop organised by the International Water Management Institute for stakeholders in Abuja. Dr. Amarnath explained that agencies like the Nigeria Meteorological Agency, NiMet and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency NIHSA, have the excellent capabilities […]

todayAugust 9, 2023 63

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