NEMA alerts Edo residents on flooding
28 August 2022 |
2:41 am
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Edo State, yesterday, alerted residents of imminent flood in the state, urging them to clear the drainage network to reduce the impact of flood, especially in flood-prone areas. The Head of NEMA, Edo Operations Office, Mr. Dahiru Yusuf, made the call in Benin at a workshop on 2022…
(FILES) Flood (Photo by PIUS UTOMI EKPEI / AFP)
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Edo State, yesterday, alerted residents of imminent flood in the state, urging them to clear the drainage network to reduce the impact of flood, especially in flood-prone areas.
The Head of NEMA, Edo Operations Office, Mr. Dahiru Yusuf, made the call in Benin at a workshop on 2022 Flood Preparedness, Mitigation, and Response, organised for stakeholders in disaster management.
He said the call became imperative following the 2022 seasonal climate forecast, which predicted that there would be high rainfall across the country.
“Drainages, culverts, and all waterways should be cleared for water to flow freely without affecting buildings, and also reduce the impact of flood, especially in the urban centres,” he said.
He advised riverine communities to start moving to higher grounds when the volume of water increases because consistent rainfall would increase the level of different rivers across the state.
“The 2022 seasonal climate prediction, length of the growing season in Edo State is predicted to be above normal. This prediction is already playing out in Edo State as reported by the representatives of the frontline local governments where there has been an increase in the volume of water leading to some communities being cut off.
According to him, the increase in water levels would lead to flooding of houses, structures, and farmlands in communities situated along the river banks.
Dahiru said the predicted rainfall for Etsako East, Etsako Central, and Esan South East local councils would be slightly high, and likely to experience floods along the banks of the River Niger.
He, therefore, called on farmers in the areas to be guided by the predictions to avoid loss of lives, resources, and livelihoods, saying that “NEMA would continue to sensitise the people on risks associated with flooding.”
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