•Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project The federal government is convening a high-level stakeholder engagement on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway following an inspection tour of the project by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and members of the National Assembly, as part of efforts to address environmental concerns and strengthen flood ma...
•Flooding As heavy rainfall persists as predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), health experts yesterday warned that floodwaters sweeping through Lagos could trigger cholera, malaria and typhoid outbreaks as the state grapples with mounting property damage, huge economic losses, renewed scrutiny of flood-control measures and f...
•Lagos flood Torrential rainfall brought commercial and vehicular activities to a standstill across Lagos, yesterday, as flash floods submerged major roads, caused motorists and commuters, to be stranded and triggered hours of traffic gridlock in several parts of the metropolis. The heavy rain, which began at about noon and lasted until around...
•Floods in Lagos Residents of Ajah, Mafoluku and other flood-prone communities in Lagos have recounted how torrential rainfall yesterday left them stranded, submerged homes and cut off access to major roads. The residents, who spoke with our correspondent today called for urgent government intervention to tackle the recurring flooding blamed o...
Torrential rainfall has brought parts of New York City to a standstill after flash floods submerged roads, disrupted transport systems, and triggered chaotic scenes across multiple boroughs, including Queens and Brooklyn. A viral video circulating on social media captured the intensity of the flooding, showing a woman struggling in powerful cu...
•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...
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