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FLOODING
The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to tackle flooding in Ajegunle, Alimosho, by clearing illegal structures obstructing the Olakunle Ojo Collector Drain at Amje, Ajegunle.
The federal government has disclosed plans to build five buffer dams along the Rivers Niger and Benue axis to curb the incessant flooding resulting from release of water from the Lagdo dam.
The Federal government has put states along the River Niger and Benue axis on high alert as authorities in Cameroon begin releasing water from the Lagdo dam.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reported that 1,048,312 people have been affected by severe flooding in Nigeria between April and September 2024.
The Gombe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) reported that floods have either completely or partially destroyed 2,517 houses and shops across 33 communities in the state.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has stated that the recent floods across the country have damaged up to 16,488 hectares of farmlands with crops in 27 states across the country.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commenced the distribution of its $906,205 (N1,449,928,000) aid to Nigerian communities affected by the devastating floods of 2022.
The Lagos State government has announced the start of construction on the nearly 5-kilometer System 44 drainage channel along Mobil Road, Ogombo, and Ikota, aimed at controlling flooding in the Lekki axis as the rainy season approaches.
The Federal Government has advised state governments situated in flood-prone areas, urging them to enact necessary measures to counteract the potential impact of the impending Lagdo Dam floodgate release.
NEMA and other related agencies have been notified that there might be a flood as Cameroon may release water from Lagdo Dam into Benue River.
The Nigerian Government warned 19 states and 56 communities are at risk of severe flooding due to heavy rainfall within the month.
The FG is partnering with World Bank to conduct a post-disaster rapid impact assessment and conclude the immediate extent of damage and loss caused by the flood