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Emergency Shelters Planned As Cameroon Dam Releases Water
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In response to the planned release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon into the River Niger and River Benue, states along the flood path are preparing temporary shelters for affected residents. The Federal Government issued a warning on Tuesday about the impending water release, and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency identified 11 at-risk states: Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Edo, Delta, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross Rivers, and Rivers…….CONTINUE READING
Nasarawa State has begun setting up temporary shelters and launching sensitization campaigns across its 13 local government areas, including Nasarawa, Toto, Doma, Awe, Lafia, Obi, Karu, and Akwanga. Efforts are underway to provide relief materials to displaced persons and mitigate the impact of potential flooding.
Benue State is also taking measures, with the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Aondowase Kunde, revealing that the state is identifying facilities for temporary shelters and has established a technical committee for flood disaster preparedness. Eighteen local government areas, including Makurdi, Guma, Gwer West, Katsina-Ala, Logo, Agatu, and Apa, are considered at high risk.
In Taraba State, the government has placed both the State Emergency Management Agency and the National Emergency Management Agency on high alert. Commissioner for Special Duties and Humanitarian Affairs, Saviour Noku, reported that awareness campaigns are underway and three speedboats have been deployed for emergency evacuations. Residents in flood-prone areas are urged to relocate to safer zones.
Kwara State has been conducting public enlightenment programs on flood risks and mitigation, with ongoing efforts to desilt drainage systems and encourage relocation from flood-prone riverine communities. The government also called for dredging of the River Niger as a long-term solution to flooding.
Meanwhile, the Borno State Police Command has issued post-flood guidelines to manage the aftermath of recent floods in Maiduguri. The guidelines emphasize vigilance, reporting suspicious activities, avoiding flooded areas to prevent disease and accidents, and cooperating with emergency responders to ensure safety and prevent misinformation.
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