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At least 32 of Nigeria's 36 states are expected to be impacted by flooding, a scourge that is destroying farmlands and the country’s already precarious agricultural production.

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) - As the Federal Government through the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) advises thirteen (13) States of the federation, to be on red alert against possible flooding, the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA, has asked Imo and Abia states of South East geo political zone of the country to also take note of

As the operators of Lagdo Dam in Cameroon commence the discharge of excess water from its reservoir, with the likelihood of 14 states being flooded in

NOA has ordered its grassroots mobilisation officers to begin sensitisation of communities in the frontline states to relocate immediately

As in previous years, floods are currently ravaging the country, claiming lives and property. Last week, residents of Lagos State lamented the impact of

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has tasked states and local government councils across the federation to intensify and step up efforts to

Flood related disasters would only be minimised by strict adherence to warnings from relevant authorities, the agency boss warned.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 20, 2019 a public transport bus drives in a flooded Agege Motor Road, in the local Government Area of Mushin town, Lagos. – Severe climate impacts will unavoidably ravage nature and humankind by mid-century or sooner, according to the draft of a landmark report from the UN’s climate science advisory body obtained by AFP.Species extinction, ecosystem collapse, crippling health impacts from disease and heat, water shortages, migration from cities de...

Downpour submerged 300 Taraba buildings, says NIHSA The Punch Published 12 July 2021 The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, on Sunday, said the severe flood that submerged about 300 buildings in several communities in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital was due to heavy downpour in the affected locations. NIHSA denied reports alleging that the flood was aggravated by the release of water from the Cameroonian Lagdo Dam built within the Cameroonian portion of River Benue. The Dir...