31 States & 148 Local Government Areas At Risk Of Flooding, Warns NEMA

Date: 12-06-2024 4:22 pm (10 months ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a warning that 31 states and 148 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across Nigeria face significant flooding risks this rainy season.

NEMA has called on state governments in flood-prone areas to support its initiatives for early flood warnings and to implement strategies aimed at minimizing risks and safeguarding lives and livelihoods. The agency emphasized the importance of disseminating the 2024 early warning strategies to enhance preparedness and mitigate the impact of floods.

During a one-day sensitization meeting in Benin with the Edo State Government and other stakeholders, NEMA’s Director General, Zubaida Umar, underscored the necessity of collaboration with local authorities to establish mechanisms for flood disaster preparedness and risk reduction. Represented by Daniel Obot, the Director of Disaster Risk Reduction, Umar highlighted the urgency of the meeting in light of the 2024 flood alert issued by the National Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA).

"Thirty-one states with 148 LGAs have been predicted to be within high flood risk areas, while 35 states, including the FCT, with 249 LGAs, are considered to fall within moderate flood risk areas," Umar stated. "The remaining 377 LGAs are forecasted for low flood risk areas."

These flood risk assessments are designed to guide government actions at all levels, helping to develop risk reduction measures that can avert disaster losses during this rainy season. The focus is on proactive strategies to protect communities and infrastructure from the devastating effects of flooding.

Posted: at 12-06-2024 04:22 PM (10 months ago) | Addicted Hero
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