A fresh wave of severe flooding has devastated large expanses of farmland across multiple communities in Paikoro and Lapai Local…
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Mr. Igwe encouraged state governments and emergency agencies to conduct regular simulation exercises to test their preparedness and improve their response.
The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, said on Monday in Yola that 23 people have died from the flooding that happened on Sunday. He also said that many people are still missing.
The Lagos State Government has promised to keep improving the drainage system across the state to help prevent flooding.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has warned that rising floodwaters, driven by climate change, could remobilise toxic chemicals buried long ago, posing serious risks to human health and ecosystems.
The Lagos State Government has promised to keep fighting flooding in the city by clearing blocked drainage paths and building strong infrastructure across the state.
The Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA) has advised residents of flood-prone communities across the state to relocate to higher ground to avert loss of lives and property.
Some people living in the Baban Gwari area of Fagge Local Government in Kano State are asking the state government to speed up the clearing of drainage systems to help prevent flooding now that the rainy season has started.
The initiative was launched in response to the frequent flooding that has been causing serious problems in the area.
Europe experienced its most extensive flooding in over a decade in 2024, the EU’s climate change monitor reported on Tuesday, with almost one-third of its rivers swelling to bursting point.