The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), on Thursday, revealed that water from the Lagdo Dam in neighbouring Cameroon, has been released into River Niger and River Benue.
Umar Mohammed, the NIHSA Director General, warned Nigerians resident in floodplains to immediately relocate to safe spaces in anticipation of floods that come annually with the release of water from the Lagdo Dam.
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According to Mr. Mohammed, his Agency met with the authorities in Cameroon and agreed that water from the Lagdo Dam be released “intermittently” for the River Benue and River Niger in Nigeria to be able to contain the volume of water to avoid flooding in 11 states at risk, which include Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Edo, Delta, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross Rivers, and Rivers.
While asserting that there is calm for now, the NIHSA boss also said though the currents are rising, all Nigerians have a role to play to prevent flooding.
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