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At least 62 people have died in Kenya over the past week after heavy rains caused widespread flooding, the authorities say. The previous death toll, released a week ago, was 42. Overnight, 11 people were rescued after a minibus taxi, known locally as a matatu, got stuck as water rose in the capital Nairobi, according to the Kenya Red Cross, while two children were saved from a flooded house. The […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Abbas Tajudeen, has inaugurated an adhoc committee on flood management and response to find long-term solutions to the country’s recurring disasters Inaugurating the Committee, Dr Abbas, who was represented by the Leader of the House Prof. Julius Ihonvbere described flooding as a “national emergency” that destroys homes, farmland, and critical infrastructure each year. Dr Abbas urged the committee to recommend measures that […]
The Chairman of the House of Representatives adhoc committee on flood management and response, Mr Midala Balami has called on civil society, the private sector and international partners to join efforts in developing a sustainable national response to flooding and humanitarian emergencies. Mr Balami made the call in Abuja during the committee’s inauguration by the Speaker of the House, Dr Abbas Tajudeen According to the Lawmaker, flooding has become a […]
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, says the upgrade of the Alau Dam will deliver lasting solutions to flooding, water supply challenges, and agricultural needs in Borno State. The Minister made this known during a working visit to the dam site with a delegation from the Ministry to inspect the ongoing work. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Relations […]
The National Economic Council, NEC, AD-HOC Committee on Flood, Erosion, LP Drought, and Desertification has expressed optimism that Nigeria will overcome challenges in flood management, if its recommendations are implemented. Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation, Bello Muhammad Goronyo made this known while presenting the report of the Technical Working Group's Report within the National Economic Council (NEC) AD-HOC Committee on Flood, Erosion, Drought, and Desertification in Abuja. […]
By Oduyemi Odumade The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to declare the flooding of Isheri – Ijodu and environs as a national emergency disaster. The resolution was as a result of an urgent motion titled “Call To Declare The Flooding Of Isheri – Ojodu And Environs As A National Emergency Disaster”, sponsored by Mr. Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka. It also urged the Federal Government through the National Emergency […]
Every year, most states in the country experience severe flood disasters which has continued to pose a serious challenge to governments and other critical stakeholders. Apart from lives that are being lost to the natural and human made disaster, thousands of buildings, farmlands, electrical and tele-communication installations worth billions of naira are destroyed as well. In 2018, more than six hundred people were reportedly killed by floods that rendered homeless […]
Thousands of people are feared dead after a powerful storm triggered devastating flooding in Libya. The leader of the east Libyan government, which is not recognized nationally, said deaths exceeded 2,000 and thousands were missing. Jalel Harchaoui, a Libya specialist, told the BBC the death toll could reach as many as "several thousand" people. Storm Daniel made landfall on Sunday, prompting authorities to declare a state of extreme emergency. Seven […]
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, has called on Nigerians not to panic over the opening of the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. The Director General of NIHSA, Clement Nze made the call at a news conference in Abuja. According to Nze, opening of the Lagdo dam was a normal exercise and far negligible to cause any flooding downstream. "The Cameroonian authorities commenced release of water from Lagdo Dam by 10.10am […]
