FG warns of fresh flooding in Lagos, Adamawa, 12 other states
The Federal Government has issued a fresh warning of possible flooding in Lagos, Adamawa, and 12 other states, urging residents in high-risk communities to take precautionary measures. In a flood prediction bulletin released on Tuesday by the National Flood Early Warning Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment, heavy rainfall is expected between September 16 and 18 across 14 states and 52 communities. The notice, signed by Usman Abdullahi Bokani, Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, listed vulnerable areas as: Akwa Ibom: Upenekang, Eket, Edor, Oron, Ikot Abasi, Ikot-Ekpene, Etinan, Uyo, Obianga Anambra: Ogbakuba, Nnewi Adamawa: Yola, Wuro Bokki, Farkumo, Jimeta Cross River: Akpap, Calabar Bayelsa: Amasoma, Ikpidiama, Kalama, Yenagoa, Peremabiri, Sagbama, Oporoma, Odoni, Otuoke, Kolokuma/Opokuma, Ogbia, Oliobiri Delta: Patani, Asaba, Abari, Escravos, Umuochi Utchi Kaduna: Kachia, Kauru Kebbi: Birnin Kebbi, Kalgo Katsina: Bakori Rivers: Ahoada, […]