NEMA ALERT OF FLOOD AS CAMEROOUN RELEASES WATER FROM LAGDO DAM
The
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has alerted the state
governments and communities along River Benue of possible flood
following information from Cameroonian authorities to release excess
water from Lagdo dam.
Director
General Muhammad Sani Sidi said that the Cameroonian authorities in
Garuoa have indicated that between now and November 2015 there would be
routine release of water from the Lagdo dam due to excessive amount of
water presently contained in the dam.
Sani
Sidi said the authorities have also warned “ all those living around
the dam and along River Benue in Garoua up to Nigeria side should be
alert and be ready for evacuation in case of possible flooding”
He
called on the frontline state governors, State Emergency Management
Agencies, first respondents and relevant authorities to alert the
communities at risk, prepare safe locations for possible evacuation and
adequate preparedness.
The
DG NEMA said the agency has dispatched the alert to the effected state
governors and is following up with appropriate advocacy.
It
would be recalled that the release of excess water from the dam in 2012
contributed to massive flooding of communities along the river.
Consequently, in 2013, the two countries reached an agreement that
Cameroun was to give early warning to enable Nigeria put in place
proactive measure to prevent destruction of lives and properties.
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