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Lagdo Dam and challenge of flood risk management in Nigeria

The Republic of Cameroon, in a recent letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signified intension to open the flood gates of Lagdo Dam. To...

Michael Simire - August 30, 2023

Disaster Risk Management

Flood: Delta wants those on flood-prone areas to relocate, Lagos council flays indiscriminate dumping of refuse

The Delta State Government has called on residents on lowlands and flood-prone areas to relocate to higher planes to escape the impending flooding. The Chief...

Michael Simire - August 30, 2023

Disaster Risk Management

Agency confirms closure of Lagdo Dam, says excessive rains causing floods

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has confirmed Cameroonian authorities’ decision to shut down the spilling of excess water from the Lagdo Dam. NIHSA Director...

Michael Simire - August 29, 2023

Disaster Risk Management

Flood submerges 700 houses, farmlands in Bauchi community

The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has said that flood has destroyed at least 700 houses and farmlands in Cheledi Community, Kirfi Local Government Area...

Michael Simire - August 28, 2023

Disaster Risk Management

EU sends aeroplanes, helicopter to fight Greece wildfires

The European Union is sending more emergency resources to help fight wildfires in Greece, EU Crisis Commissioner Janez Lenarčič said on Tuesday, August 22,...

Michael Simire - August 22, 2023

Disaster Risk Management

Canadian city declares state of local emergency due to wildfires

Yellowknife, the capital city of the Northwest Territories, Canada, declared a state of local emergency due to surrounding wildfires on Monday night. The declaration was...

Michael Simire - August 15, 2023

Disaster Risk Management

Flood alert: 19 states, 56 communities may experience flooding in Aug. – NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says 19 states and 56 communities across the country are likely to witness heavy rainfall that can lead...

Michael Simire - August 14, 2023

Disaster Risk Management

Shiroro: Management of power coy alerts communities on impending flood

The Management of North South Power Company Limited (NSP) on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, warned of an impending risk of flood in communities around...

Michael Simire - August 2, 2023

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