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Flooding
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SEMA evaluates flood damage across four Yobe LGAs after heavy downpours
SEMA is currently assessing the impact of flash floods in four Yobe LGAs following heavy weekend rainfall that damaged homes and displaced residents.
Examining the Roles of Lagos Local Councils in Addressing Waste and Flooding
As Lagos battles severe waste management issues and recurring floods, residents are questioning whether local governments are effectively utilizing their statutory allocations to handle sanitation and drainage duties.
NiHSA Issues Flood Alert for 27 Nigerian States
NiHSA warns of imminent riverine flooding across 27 states, advising residents in vulnerable areas to prepare for evacuation and take precautionary safety measures.
Severe Rainfall Causes Widespread Agricultural Destruction Across Nigeria
Severe flooding fueled by heavy rainfall is causing extensive damage to farms and livelihoods across multiple Nigerian states, prompting urgent calls for government intervention.
Benue State intensifies flood mitigation with daily water level tracking
Benue State has implemented daily water level monitoring and improved drainage infrastructure as part of an urgent strategy to mitigate flood risks following a federal warning.
Nasarawa combats flood risks through drainage clearance and sanitation enforcement
Nasarawa State has arrested 126 sanitation law violators and shifted to daily drainage monitoring to reduce flood risks during the rainy season.
NIHSA Issues Flood Warning for 17 States Starting July 21
NIHSA has alerted 17 Nigerian states to imminent flood risks occurring from July 21 to July 27, prompting calls for immediate emergency preparations.
NiHSA Issues Flood Warning for 17 States Between July 21 and July 27
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has warned of medium flood risks across 17 states from July 21 to July 27, 2026, urging immediate safety measures and evacuations.
Edo man dies after flood washes away makeshift bridge
A 30-year-old father of seven died in Edo State after a makeshift bridge collapsed during heavy flooding, sparking local outrage over construction drainage practices.
Severe Flooding Wrecks Over 20 Residences and Crops in Plateau State
Flash flooding in the Darwat-Jol community of Plateau State has displaced families and destroyed over 20 homes alongside critical farmland after an intense Saturday rainstorm.