12 states of the country are prone to flooding the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) warned.
This, is as water from the Lagdo Dams in Cameroon would be released.
In its latest weather alert for moderate to heavy rainfall, NiMet listed the states prone to flooding in the coming days as Borno, most of Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Edo, Delta, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Rivers.
The prediction reads: “There is high possibility, in the next seven days, to release water from Lagdo Dams as the document released from Ministry of Water Resources stated.
“Consequently, runoff-water over the catchment areas will increase, coupled with moderate to heavy rainfall expected.
“There are high prospects of flooding as a result of the expected moderate to heavy rainfall from September 20.
“The streams along the path of the runoff-water release could also overflow their boundaries causing flooding, as we already have saturated soil moisture.
“The places flagged for expected flooding are: Borno, most of Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Edo, Delta, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross River and Rivers states.”
NiMet advised residents of the areas listed to be impacted to take proactive measures.
It said: “Ensure access to clean drinking water and stock up essential supplies. Floodwaters may contaminate water sources and increase the risk of waterborne diseases. Stay connected with concerned authorities and emergency services, and assist vulnerable community members, including children and the elderly.”
The Federal Government yesterday urged downstream states of Lagdo Dam in Cameroon to activate flood control measures to avoid loss of lives and properties in the coming days.
