Tag:Flood alert

Disaster Risk Management

NIHSA charges Nigerians to take flood alerts seriously

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) on Friday, September 27, 2024, urged Nigerians to take flood warnings seriously, as the country faces rising water...

Michael Simire - September 27, 2024

Disaster Risk Management

Flood alert: FCT emergency department advises residents living by riverbanks to relocate

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has advised residents of FCT living by riverbanks and waterways to relocate to higher grounds to...

Michael Simire - July 7, 2024

Disaster Risk Management

Flood alert: 19 states, 56 communities may experience flooding in Aug. – NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says 19 states and 56 communities across the country are likely to witness heavy rainfall that can lead...

Michael Simire - August 14, 2023

Disaster Risk Management

Flood alert: North West states adopt mitigation measures, relocate possible victims

Following warning on impending floods across the country, three states in the North West region have taken new measures, including relocation of people living...

Michael Simire - July 10, 2023

Disaster Risk Management

Google expands flood alerts to 80 countries

Google on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, announced the expansion of its Flood Hub platform to cover 80 countries worldwide, adding eight new countries in...

Michael Simire - May 24, 2023

Disaster Risk Management

SEMA issues flood alerts to nine LGAs in Yobe

The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has alerted some communities in nine Local Government Areas in Yobe on flash floods in the state. Dr Mohammed...

Michael Simire - July 20, 2022