Violent storms battering the central-eastern United States have killed at least 16 people, officials said, with the National Weather Service warning on Saturday of “severe” flash flooding in the coming days.
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The Ogun State Government on Thursday in Abeokuta advised residents of 22 flood-prone communities in the state to quickly relocate to safer grounds.
The Federal Government says it is committed to tackling flooding and improving the livelihoods of catchment communities through the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project.
The Benue State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency has called for long-term solutions to address the aftermath of the severe flooding that occurred in September and October.
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing monitoring strategies for both surface and groundwater reserves.
The National Economic Council (NEC) has directed the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation to conduct a comprehensive integrity review of Nigeria’s waterways and dams.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations says it has developed a flood-trigger framework to mitigate the impact of the disasters in Nigeria.
The Federal Government has begun an assessment of dams across the country to stem the tide of flooding in Nigeria.
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev on Monday called for collective action to protect the country’s water bodies from pollution and flooding.
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has raised concerns about rising water levels along the River Benue Basin, warning of potential widespread flooding of the area soon.