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Nigerians Warned to Prepare for Floods as River Niger Rises
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) issued a warning on Friday regarding rising water levels in the River Niger, advising Nigerians to prepare for potential impacts.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement signed by the Director General, Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, NIHSA explained that as of August 22, 2024, the dams had not released water from their reservoirs.
Therefore, states and communities along the River Niger must stay vigilant.
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Mohammed stated, “The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) alerts the public about rising water levels in the River Niger system as of August 23, 2024.
This increase is partly due to reports from the Niger Basin Authority (NBA) in Niamey, Niger Republic.”
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He further explained that upstream activities in Niger and Mali are causing floodwaters to gradually move into Nigeria through Kebbi State.
The operators of the Kainji and Jebba dams on the River Niger have been informed and are on standby. As of August 22, 2024, the dams are not releasing water.
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“There is a need for all states and communities along the River Niger system to remain on high alert as we approach the end of August and into September.
NIHSA will continue to monitor the flood situation and provide regular updates to the public,” he added.
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