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Flood Precaution: FG Advises Nigerians To Clear Canals, Drainage, And Gutters

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Flood Precaution: FG Advises Nigerians To Clear Canals, Drainage, And Gutters

The Federal Government has appealed to Nigerians to clear their canals, drainages and gutters to mitigate floods.

A dam update report by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) on Sunday, said the water levels at the nation’s critical stations along the River Benue showed a steady increase towards flood levels.

According to the statement signed by Head Media and Publicity, Lauretta Samuel, as of Saturday, the rise continues but at flood preparedness level.

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Samuel urged the twelve flood-prone states earlier warned by NIHSA to put measures in place to contain or allow conveyance.

This is as a recent overflow in the Alau Dam caused the worst flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State, and in the history of Nigeria.

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