FG advices communities along Rivers Benue, Niger over imminent flooding

To avoid the worsening effects of floods as rainfalls continues, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA has issued an urgent flood warning to communities along the River Benue and River Niger, following significant rises in water levels due to continuous rainfall.

In a statement on Thursday October 17, NIHSA’s Director General, Umar Mohammed, urges residents near the riverbanks to evacuate, as water levels in the River Benue have reached critical points.

He notes that water gauge data from key stations such as Lokoja, Umaisha, Makurdi, and Ibbi shows that consistently high levels, exceeding 9 meters between October 15th.

He emphasized the need for collective efforts to build resilience against flooding, which had become an annual challenge for many communities in Nigeria.

-9News Nigeria.