Tag: Flood
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Flooding Hits Several Areas in Ibadan
By George Omagbemi Residents of several parts of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have expressed concern after heavy rainfall triggered flooding across parts of the city on Wednesday. According to a report by Intel Region, the downpour left several areas inundated, with videos circulating online showing the impact of the flooding on affected locations. The…
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Ondo Govt Begins Distribution of Relief Materials to Flood, Fire Victims in Southern District
The Ondo State Government has commenced the distribution of relief materials to victims of flooding and fire outbreaks across the southern senatorial district of the state. Speaking during the exercise in Okitipupa on Tuesday, the Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Ondo State Emergency Management Agency (ODSEMA), Dr Olayide Adelami, represented by the agency’s Secretary,…
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Flood Sweeps Away Schoolchild in Anambra, Nine Others Rescued
By Paul Joseph A schoolchild has been swept away by flood in Anambra State, while seven other pupils and two adults were rescued by the state police command. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday along the Nibo–Isiagu Road in Awka South Local Government Area of the state. The Anambra State Police Command…
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Bauchi Sounds Flood Alarm, Targets Prevention Before Disaster Strikes
By Abdulqadir Muhammad Alhaji The Bauchi State Government has intensified flood preparedness efforts after the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) identified the state as having the highest number of flood-vulnerable locations in the country. Speaking on Tuesday at a one-day stakeholders’ engagement on the 2026 Flood Preparedness and Response organised by the Agro-Climatic Resilience in…
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Flood Ravages Calabar Communities, Residents Count Over ₦27m Losses
By Paul Joseph Residents of the Arab and Atimbo communities in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, are calling for urgent government intervention after a torrential downpour triggered massive flooding that destroyed properties estimated at more than ₦27 million. The flood, which followed hours of heavy rainfall on Thursday, submerged over 100 houses, forcing families to…
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Breaking: Flooding Hits Gabar Community in Ningi Following Poor Drainage System
By Abdulqadir Muhammad Alhaji Residents of Gabar community in Ningi town, the headquarters of Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State, have expressed concern after floodwaters submerged parts of the area following heavy rainfall. The flooding, which affected several homes and roads within the community, was reportedly caused by the absence of adequate drainage channels…
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Nigeria on Edge as 266 LGAs in 33 States Marked High Flood Risk for 2026
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Nigeria is facing a major flood threat as authorities warn that 266 Local Government Areas across 33 states are highly vulnerable to severe flooding in 2026. April 16, 2026 — The warning comes from the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook released by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), which identifies over 14,118…