As another flood season approaches, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has placed those living by shore side of the river in Nigeria on alert.
The states are Bayelsa, Benue Anambra, Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Niger, Nasarawa, Kebbi, Kogi, Edo, Delta, Cross River, and Rivers States.
Recall that the Foreign Affairs Ministry had issued an alert that Cameroon is planning to open the Lagdo Dam.
The agency warned that Kainji, Shiroro and Jebba dams may overflow between now and the end of October which may worsen the situation.
The statement reads: “I have the honour to inform that the ministry is in receipt of a note verbale from the High Commission of Republic of Cameroon informing that Cameroonian officials have resolved to open the flood gate of Lagdo Dam in the Benue River in days ahead due to heavy rainfall around the dam catchment area in the Northern Cameroon.
“It is pertinent to note that when the release of water becomes necessary, the authorities of Lagdo Dams will be releasing only modulated variable small amount of water at a time in order to mitigate and avoid damages that the release may cause along River Benue Basin in both Cameroon and Nigeria.
“In view of the above, it would be appreciated if the esteemed agency takes all the necessary proactive steps and actions that will mitigate the damage as well as sensitize the people living in such areas for vigilance and all necessary precautions.”
Recall that last year's flood wrecked havoc in many parts of the country especially in Bayelsa State where lives were lost with properties worth million of naira destroyed.
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