[b]16 states to be flooded in one week –FG

October 2, 2012 by James Azania with agency report


Federal Ministry of Environment on Tuesday predicted flooding resulting from heavy rains in Lagos, Kano and 14 other states between now and October 10.

Other states as Kebbi, Akwa Ibom, Oyo, Anambra, Kwara, Jigawa, Katsina, Bauchi, Adamawa, Kogi, Zamfara, Plateau, Taraba and Cross Rivers.

The Deputy Director, Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management of the ministry, Dr. Morohunkeji Oyeleke, said this in a statement to News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday.

Oyeleke identified some areas that could be affected in Kebbi as Argungu, Anka and Bungudu, while residents of Abak, Ikotabasi, Upenekang and Etinan in Akwa Ibom could suffer from flooding.

Other areas are Oyo town and its environs, areas to be affected in Jigawa are Dutse, Gwaram, Hadejia and Miga.

She also listed Aboh and Agbor (Delta), Atani (Anambra), Jebba, New-Bussa, and Kosubosu (Kwara) as well as Katsina Jibia and Kaita (Katsina) as arreas likely to be affected.

The DG predicted flooding in Azare, Darazo, Bajoga, Jamaare, Kirfi, Misau and Tafawa Balewa (Bauchi) and Kaduna Zaria, Jemaa, and Kafinmadaki (Kaduna).

According to her, the flood-prone areas in Kano State include Bebeji, Gwarzo, Karaye, Sumaila and Tudun Wada as well as Gusau, Kaura-Namoda and Maradun ( Zamfara).

Areas which could be affected by the downpour-induced flood include Bida, Kontagora, Mashegu and Sarkinpawa (Niger) with Bokkos, Buruku, Jos, Mangu, Shelleng and Shandam (Plateau) expected to suffer a similar fate.

Oyeleke identified Demsa, Ganye, Jimeta, Mayobelwa, Mubi Numan and Song in Adamawa; also Donga, Lau, Mutumbiyu and Yorro in Taraba and Eti Osa, Ikorodu, Lekki, Surulere in Lagos state.

She appealed to the governments of the 16 states to take measures to avoid flood disasters.

Oyeleke added that similar warnings in the past had saved lives and property.

She said the ministry had been receiving verbal reports from states on how the weather forecasts had been helpful in preventing natural disasters.

Meanwhile, Edo State Government on Tuesday began the distribution of relief materials to victims of last week’s flooding disaster in the state. Floods sacked over 30 communities in three local governments.

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Peter Okhiria, in a statement, said the relief materials were distributed in fulfilment of a promise by Goveror Adams Oshiomhole.

Head, State Emergency Relief Agency, Maimuna Momodu, said the materials were to take care of the victim’s immediate needs.
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warning has been giving now and not later they will start giving excuses.

Crazy. Is this a consequence of global warming or something..?

ekt_bear: Crazy. Is this a consequence of global warming or something..?

yup they have been saying this for like 20 years now...

God is punishing us for our wickedness. Turn away from your evil ways Nigerians and ask for forgiveness..

They know this, why can't they jst send relief materials and workers to the proned regions.

musKeeto: God is punishing us for our wickedness. Turn away from your evil ways Nigerians and ask for forgiveness..

abeg,disasters happens everywhere. They are natural phenomenum, in which Nigeria is not an exception

Seriously, I dreamt about dis two days ago but the sad story about it ȋ̝̊̅§ that the flood cuts off the Northerners from Nigeria A̶̲̥̅̊nϑ the erosion push them †̥ there dream land called SOMALIA.....

for those that ve ear, let them hear now o. moving thing activated now . . . . . those in that area, start moving to safe ground. because i don't want to weep for any nigerian water will drown this time. warning!

[quote
author=bcomputer101]Seriously, I dream about dis two days ago but the
sad story about it ȋ̝̊̅§ that the flood cuts off the Northerners from
Nigeria A̶̲̥̅̊nϑ the erosion push them †̥ SOMALIA.....[/quote]
lol. . . . . i like that.

CHEIIIII!!! ANYWAY MY CANOE THEY ON STANDBY

I actually dreamt bout dis over-nyt dat was Y I decided to open dis thread, 4 dose of us staying @ Aguda side of Surulere, let's start moving our stuffs if possible.. Dreamt dat som1 got eletricuted in d process sel f..









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A right step in a good direction bt more needs to b done on prevention and relief materials. Not just lipservice everytime

This flood is a new one. We have never seen its type before.

^^^Very different year. Too much rain if you ask me. Gets me worried sometimes.

Pls which areas are most likely 2 b affected by flood in lagos..? I mean d flood prone areas...

Lord have mercy...

The ealier the soon to be victim start relocating now the better...... I wont be suprise is some of them disregard the warning.

It has not been stated where in cross River the flood would affect.

Speaking of flood, it' surprising!! When did Nigeria begin experiencing natural disaster? Are we ment to expect earth quake as well?

Did they mention when...This our news self na wa........WHEN OOOOO !!!

Canoe,life jacket and lifebouy are now available. Contact Me omiobo@yahoo.com.
I care about you all.

musKeeto: God is punishing us for our wickedness. Turn away from your evil ways Nigerians and ask for forgiveness..

you were up early so am guessing you must have wet your bed, Again?

critic: Pls which areas are most likely 2 b affected by flood in lagos..? I mean d flood prone areas...

erinolu:
Did they mention when...This our news self na wa........WHEN OOOOO !!!

You guys are funny o. Did you even read the article?

Floods will be between Oct 2 and Oct 10.

Eti-Osa, Ikorodu, Lekki, Surulere. (Most off Lagos o).

:oEtinan!!!! My PPA. Going to get a canoe on standby from 2day. Thanks 4 d info

erinolu: Did they mention when...This our news self na wa........WHEN OOOOO !!!

mumu wey don shayo! d report stated frm now til 10th oct. U ar stil asking when

asha 80: warning has been giving now and not later they will start giving excuses.

kudos to the FMENV.at least envtalist are nw active.applaus

hydeenoble: mumu wey don shayo! d report stated frm now til 10th oct. U ar stil asking when

no mind am..too much garri soaking dey block eye

To before warned is to-before armed, no close eye for this and say you dey distribute yeye materials later o

nass07: They know this, why can't they jst send relief materials and workers to the proned regions.

Who is "they"? Is it τhe PDP govt Ŧħåϯ said they have done their best Őᵑ flooding Guy believe ♍e those areas are Őᵑ their own