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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

Disaster Risk Management

Flood: Kwara Assembly flays indiscriminate dumping of refuse

The Kwara State House of Assembly has frowned at the indiscriminate dumping of refuse on drainages, predisposing the state to flood. This followed the adoption...

Michael Simire - July 25, 2023

Disaster Risk Management

Delta to demolish structures on waterways to tackle flooding

Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State says his administration plans to demolish all structures on waterways to tackle the menace of flooding in the...

Michael Simire - July 24, 2023

Disaster Risk Management

Forest fires rage as heatwave continues to grip Türkiye

Wildfires broke out in the southern and western provinces of Türkiye over the weekend as summer heat gripped a large swathe of the country,...

Michael Simire - July 17, 2023

Disaster Risk Management

FEMA partners University of Abuja to enlighten residents on flooding

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FCT-FEMA) has partnered with the University of Abuja to educate citizens on the impact of flooding and...

Michael Simire - July 14, 2023

Disaster Risk Management

Flood: Oyo to replace Olodo culvert with two-span bridge

The Oyo State Government on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, assured residents of Olodo and its environs that it will replace the culvert under construction...

Michael Simire - July 12, 2023

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