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Sokoto to construct three new dams to curb flooding

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State says his administration is set to construct three new dams in the areas worst hit by the flood,...

Flood kills 16, destroys 3,042 houses in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) said flood killed 16 persons, and destroyed 3,042 houses and several farmlands in the state. Alhaji Shehu Ningi,...

Bill to address flooding, ecological problems in Anambra passes second reading

A bill seeking to establish the Riverine Areas Development Commission (RADC) to tackle gross underdevelopment, flooding and ecological problems in communities in Anambra State...

NEMA assesses damage in flood ravaged areas in Kebbi

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Thursday, September 3, 2020 embarked on an "on-the-spot" assessment of damages caused by flood in 21 Local...

Floods kill 51 people, destroy thousands of homes in Niger

Torrential rains and floods killed at least 51 people and destroyed more than 26,000 homes in Niger in the past two months, the presidency said...

NEMA warns Anambra residents in flood plains to relocate

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned residents of Anambra State in flood plains and low lands near the River Niger and its tributaries...

Bauchi floods submerge over 1,000 houses, farmlands in four LGAs

Floods have submerged over 1,000 houses, farmlands and damaged roads in four local government areas (LGAs) of Bauchi State. The flooding was caused by torrential...

NiMet predictions: Akwa Ibom directs residents in flood prone areas to relocate upland

The Akwa Ibom State Government has directed people living in low-lying coastal areas to relocate upland for safety to ensure adequate preparation against impending...

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Reserve for wild horses established in Sumava Mountains, near borders with Germany and Austria

A herd of wild horses ran into the new reserve in the Sumava Protected Landscape Area in the mountain...
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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major causes of weather extremes such as heavy rainfall. There have...

International Waste Pickers’ Day: Pickers seek recognition for sustainable development

Waste pickers in Lagos have called for formal recognition and inclusion in Nigeria’s circular economy drive. Mr. Friday Oku, President...

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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major...
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