Tag:Flood disaster

Disaster Risk Management

Why NEMA needs collaboration in tackling flood disasters

Disasters are typically sudden. They are destructive. When they occur they alter existing social and ecological systems. However, with an effective response mechanism, the damage...

Michael Simire - December 23, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

Nigeria flood disaster attracts international attention – Minister

Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi, says the ravaging flooding in Nigeria and its devastating effects has received the attention of global leaders who are...

Michael Simire - December 7, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

Taking proactive measures to prevent deaths related to flood disaster

“This flooding disaster has taken away all I have and now I’m without a family,” says Mr Bernard Achonu, an indigene of Isiala Mbano...

Michael Simire - October 16, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

Soludo pledges to tackle flood disaster in Anambra, victims get relief materials

Gov. Charles Soludo of Anambra State has said that his government will continue to do its best to reduce the negative effects of flood...

Michael Simire - October 9, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

Chad: UN calls for support to assist 340,000 flood victims

The United Nations has called for financial support from donors to assist Chad, where 340,000 people have now been impacted by catastrophic flooding in...

Michael Simire - August 26, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

Flood disaster: NOA, NiMet warn against disruption of water channels

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have cautioned the public against building on water channels and dumping of wastes in...

Michael Simire - August 26, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

Ramaphosa pledges support to victims of deadly floods, mudslides

President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, to help flood victims in South Africa after heavy rains killed 45 people, displaced dozens,...

admin - April 13, 2022