The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has announced that 35 states and 380 local government areas in the country are to experience flooding this year.
According to the NIHSA, flooding will be high in about 78 LGAs, although the situation will generally not be as severe as what the country experienced in 2012.
The prediction was contained in the agency’s findings as captured in the 2018 Annual Flood Outlook, which was unveiled by the Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, in Abuja.
The Acting Director-General of the NIHSA, Olayinka Ogunwale, said the government had been issuing warnings to residents in flood prone areas to relocate.
Ogunwle said: “Out of the 35 states that will be affected, 380 will be involved.
“The highly probable ones are 78 in number and they are spread all over the country.
“But the severity of flooding in 2018 will not be as bad as what we had last year and, of course, it cannot be compared to what we had in 2012.
“However, It is important to let those in flood-prone areas to know that the country will still experience flooding in 2018 and people in such locations should evacuate.
“This is one of the reasons for the AFO and the warnings from our agency and, of course, the government.”
Hanes Men's EcoSmart Fleece Sweatshirt, Cotton-Blend Pullover, Crewneck Sweatshirt for Men (1 or 2 pack)
$13.92 (as of September 24, 2023 21:23 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) Wireless Earbuds with Lightning Charging Case Included. Over 24 Hours of Battery Life, Effortless Setup. Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone
$99.00 (as of September 24, 2023 21:23 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) Wireless Earbuds, Up to 2X More Active Noise Cancelling, Adaptive Transparency, Personalized Spatial Audio MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning) Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone
$199.00 (as of September 24, 2023 21:23 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Bloom Nutrition Super Greens Powder Smoothie & Juice Mix - Probiotics for Digestive Health & Bloating Relief for Women, Digestive Enzymes with Superfoods Spirulina & Chlorella for Gut Health (Mango)
$39.99 (as of September 24, 2023 21:23 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
