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NIHSA Issues Flood Warning For River Benue And Niger Regions
NIHSA Issues Flood Warning For River Benue And Niger RegionsThe Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued an urgent flood warning for communities along the River Benue and River Niger due to significant increases in water levels resulting from ongoing rainfall.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Thursday, NIHSA Director General Umar Mohammed urged residents near the riverbanks to evacuate, as water levels in the River Benue have reached critical levels. Data from key stations, including Lokoja, Umaisha, Makurdi, and Ibbi, indicate consistently high levels exceeding 9 meters between October 9 and October 15.
“The map highlights critical flood-prone areas across Nigeria, particularly around stations along the River Benue and River Niger. Makurdi, in particular, has recorded alarmingly high water levels, with Lokoja and other stations also approaching flood thresholds,” Mohammed stated.
The agency also noted that the management of the Kainji and Jebba Dams is closely monitoring water releases to prevent downstream flooding along the Niger.
Mohammed emphasized the importance of cooperating with emergency response agencies and advised citizens to relocate to safer areas to mitigate the impacts of the ongoing floods. He stressed the need for collective efforts to enhance resilience against flooding, which has become an annual challenge for many communities in Nigeria.
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