•Floods overwhelm Lagos Several areas of Lagos State were heavily impacted by flooding today following a downpour that submerged streets and disrupted movement across the city. Residents in the state on X reported difficulty leaving their homes and navigating major roads as floodwaters covered streets and blocked traffic. In Ago Palace Way, in...
•Floods Three people have been killed, with at least 1,415 households affected by the recent flash floods in Adamawa State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said yesterday. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday after a downpour, affected communities in the Yola North and Yola South councils, reports Channels TV. While over 40 ...
•Flood The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted floods in eight states of the country between today and Saturday. The states likely to experience floods, according to the agency, are: Niger, Kogi, Benue, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Cross River and Ebonyi, reports The Nation. The weather outlook released yesterday by the Agency reads: “O...
•The flooded airport Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport suspended operations for several hours yesterday after heavy rains flooded the capital and caused poor visibility, authorities said. “Due to the heavy rainfall this afternoon and based on reports of low visibility… the aeronautical authority has ordered the suspension of la...
•Flood The federal government has issued a fresh flood alert for 198 local government areas across 32 states and the FCT. Its agency, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), warned of high to very high flood risks between August 7 and 21, reports Daily Independent. The alert, with reference No: 32-25-003-06, was issued by NIHSA [&hel...
•Aerial view of houses submerged last year The federal government has predicted heavy rains and floods in 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The high-flood risk states are: Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross-River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nas...
•Erosion at Miami Beach after the sand was washed away during Tropical Cyclone Alfred on the Gold Coast yesterday Torrential rain from the remnants of Cyclone Alfred flooded swathes of Australia’s east coast on Monday, as workers battled to restore power to more than 190,000 homes and businesses. The weather system, which made landfall on [&he...
As 2025 begins, it is crucial to reflect on the significant events that shaped Nigeria’s emergency and response sector over the past year. The year 2024 was marked by numerous tragedies, including devastating floods, building collapses, fire outbreaks, fuel tanker explosions, and droughts. Adding to these were an earth tremor, deadly stampedes...
•Flood The federal government has appealed to Nigerians to clear their canals, drainages and gutters to mitigate floods. A dam update report by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) on Sunday, said the water levels at the nation’s critical stations along the River Benue, showed a steady increase towards flood levels, reports NAN. Ac...
•Colonel Friday Ayanam The Salvation Army, Nigeria Territory has extended its heartfelt sympathy to the government and people of Borno State following the floods which have ravaged the state resulting in loss of lives and wanton destruction. This was made known in a statement issued today, personally signed by the national leader (Territorial ...
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