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FG Issues Flood Alert, Says 14 States May Record Heavy Rainfall

The states and communities were identified as Plateau (Langtang and Shendam); Kano (Sumaila, Tudun wada); Sokoto (Shagari, Goronyo and Silame); and Delta (Okwe).

The Federal Government has issued a flood alert, saying 14 states and 31 communities may witness heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding from July 4 to 8.

This was contained in a statement by the Federal Ministry of Environment, a copy of which was obtained by Channels Television on Wednesday.

According to the statement, the states and communities were identified as Plateau (Langtang and Shendam); Kano (Sumaila, Tudun Wada); Sokoto (Shagari, Goronyo and Silame); and Delta (Okwe).

Others include Kaduna (Kachia); Akwa Ibom (Upenekang); Adamawa (Mubi, Demsa, Song, Mayo-Belwa, Jimeta, and Yola); and Katsina (Katsina, Jibia, Kaita and Bindawa).

Also listed in the flood alert were Kebbi (Wara, Yelwa and Gwandu); Zamfara (Shinkafi and Gummi); Borno (Briyel); Jigawa (Gwaram); Kwara (Jebba); Niger (Mashegu and Kontagora).

The government also urged relevant stakeholders within the states concerned to take precautionary measures to forestall the loss of lives and property.

See the full statement below:

FLOOD PREDICTION

The following locations and environs may witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding from 4th July – 8th July, 2023

Plateau State: Langtang, Shendam

Kano State: Sumaila, Tudun wada

Sokoto State: Shagari, Goronyo, Silame

Delta State: Okwe

Kaduna State: Kachia

Akwa Ibom State: Upenekang

Adamawa State: Mubi, Demsa, Song, Mayo-belwa, Jimeta, Yola

Katsina State: Katsina, Jibia, Kaita, Bindawa

Kebbi State: Wara, Yelwa, Gwandu

Zamfara State: Shinkafi, Gummi

Borno State: Briyel

Jigawa State: Gwaram

Kwara State: Jebba

Niger State: Mashegu, Kontagora

Relevant stakeholders are advised to take precautionary measures to forestall loss of lives and property.

Note: from relevant stakeholders, State Government representatives on this platform for encouragement and record purposes will be highly appreciated.

Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) Central Hub,

Federal Ministry of Environment, Abuja

https://www.channelstv.com/2023/07/05/fg-issues-flood-alert-says-14-states-may-record-heavy-rainfall/

The earlier they start relocating to highlands the better. Ogun o kin ba aro o.

This warning should be widely disseminated and announced frequently on radio, TV and town criers for everyone in those areas to hear.

Last year's flooding was very terrible in Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa that it sacked Ex President GEJ from his Bayelsa village and many people sacked from their villages by the heavy floods were living in camps as internally displaced refugees being catered for by the Armed Forces, NEMA and state govts.

Since Delta is on that list, Bayelsa and Rivers should be at alert too.
Check my signature for free stuffs!

Cameroon's Lagdo Dam is coming.

I dedicate “Life Goes On” by MJG & 8 Ball to potential victims of this impending flood. Solemn jam!

It will cost the federal government little or nothing to find ways to take control of flooding away from the affected states in Nigeria but as usual, they'll always be issuing warning with their hands tied up

Why did they mention Lagos twice


Lagos the overrated state.. ordinary drizzle everywhere is already flooded..

Iheard during rainy season people sell their cars there to get canoe 🛶

As Usual, they will not relocate until the floods eventually come.
Don't blame them too much though, it's not easy to relocate.

Instead of telling d state government to clear d gutters nd other water ways.as fg dey issue alert nw,say mk d people ready to leave house abi wetin?for dis kind shege economy naim people go carry family relocate..fg nd DSS na so so danger alert Dem dey gv....

Okay

APC is a disaster

Eiya it's that time of the year again.

welcome boss

ipobarecriminals:

No Southeast state why? The flood that occures in Anambra nko? Una won use those state siphon money as parliative.

Hian... Make them no go begin demolish people house like them wan do for Lugbe ooo

to

Dead places

Helinues wey no get house na to mount gate en Sabi, dis one no concern am at all.
Then for d team "en go favour my family" wey never pay their light bill, I dey see una.
What about team wey dey sell their papa house to do owambe, hope una dey ready

FreeStuffsNG:
FG Issues Flood Alert, Says 14 States May Record Heavy Rainfall



https://www.channelstv.com/2023/07/05/fg-issues-flood-alert-says-14-states-may-record-heavy-rainfall/

these people are not serious at all, kogi, Anambra and Lagos suppose to top that list

This flood will favour me n my family.

The FG agency is warning now oo..

I wouldn't be surprised that some communities/states wouldn't yield to this advice..

Later, they will start blaming the government 🙄.

FreeStuffsNG:
The earlier they start relocating to highlands the better. Ogun o kin ba aro o.

This warning should be widely disseminated and announced frequently on radio, TV and town criers for everyone in those areas to hear.

Last year's flooding was very terrible in Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa that it sacked Ex President GEJ from his Bayelsa village and most people many people were living in camps as internally displaced refugees being catered for by the Armed Forces, NEMA and state govts.

Since Delta is on that list, Bayelsa and Rivers should be at alert too.

SENATOR BAMIDELE SCORED AN OWN GOAL TODAY

Hmm, Bayelsa not on this list.

MeNmyfamily:
It will favour me N my family.

Una don kuku use 'me and my family" open nairaland 🤣🤣🤣

All this north central state flood claim like what if you in middle of ocean like Lagos

Flood will have wipe them off

Good governance is key