The Federal Government of Nigeria has warned of impending water and massive rains in the coming months, urging those living in flood plain areas to relocate ahead of the release of excess water from Lagdo dam by Cameroon.

States most likely to be affected by the release of excess water from the dam include; Adamawa, Gombe, Taraba, Bauchi, Benue and Kogi.

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment, Mrs. Fatima Mede, said at a press briefing in Abuja that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) had earlier warned of massive rain fall which could lead to loss of lives, properties, outbreak of diseases and disruptions of socio-economic activities.

She said: “Earlier in the year, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) made its predictions, forecasting among other things that the rains will come late, but when it does, it will be massive and could also be disastrous in terms of the environmental impact such as flooding with its attendant consequences of loss of lives, properties, livelihoods, outbreak of diseases and disruptions of socio-economic activities.

“The impeding gradual release of excess water from the LAGDO dam by our neighbouring country, Cameroon, which they have hinted could take place anytime soon and the massive rains in the coming months poses serious threat to lives and property. The states that are likely to be affected are; Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, Bauchi, Benue, and Kogi.

“Rains are also expected to cause flooding in the following states as follows; Soko Rima, Niger, Benue and Anambra. Coastal flooding resulting from sea level rise and tidal surges, this is likely to occur in Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta and Lagos states.”

Mrs. Mede said that N17 billion was spent by government following the 2012 flood.

Mede said that the ministry has called for an emergency meeting of stakeholders to discuss on elaborate strategies for tackling the impeding flood.

She therefore appealed to those living in flood plain areas to take action by clearing drainages, culverts, and canals.

Mede said: “You will recall that in 2012. Nigeria experienced one of the most devastating floods in decades, with its attendant consequences. This unfortunate incidence cost government about N17 billion, distributed to various states and relevant MDAs, to tackle the disaster occasioned by that flooding.

“The federal government is deeply concerned about the like loss of lives and property as well as other negative environmental consequences. It is in the light of this that the Federal Ministry of Environment is appealing to citizens living along the flood plains to immediately take action.

“Clearing of drainages, culverts, canals in their area of jurisdiction, prepare for relocation to areas considered to be safe and remain at alert for any eventuality.”

SOURCE: http://worldstagegroup.com/index.php?active=news&newscid=23858&catid=2

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