Flood Alert: FG urges residents along Rivers Benue, Niger to vacate
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued an urgent flood warning for communities along the Rivers Benue and Niger due to rising water levels from ongoing rainfall.
NIHSA’s Director General, Umar Mohammed, stated on Thursday that residents near the riverbanks should evacuate, as water levels in the River Benue have reached critical levels.
He noted that water gauge data from key stations like Lokoja, Umaisha, Makurdi, and Ibbi indicated consistently high levels, surpassing nine meters between October 9 and October 15.
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“The map shows critical flood-prone zones across Nigeria, particularly around stations along the River Benue and River Niger.
“Makurdi, in particular, has recorded dangerously high-water levels, with Lokoja and other stations also nearing flood thresholds,” Mohammed warned.
Mohammed emphasized that the management of the Kainji and Jebba dams is actively monitoring and regulating water releases to prevent flooding along the Niger River.
He urged the public to fully cooperate with emergency response agencies and advised citizens to relocate to safer areas to mitigate the impacts of ongoing rainfall and potential flooding.
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