THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released flash flood alert for the month of July, listing Delta, among States in the federation with notable risk.
It named Sokoto as the State with the highest risk in the country.
According to Fresh Angle International, the warning was contained in a statement the Agency posted on its X handle, Monday July 7.
The warning according to the report was as a result of setting-in of onset of rainfall across the country as predicted in NiMet Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) and some advisories to mitigate its impacts.
Other States mentioned as notable risk of flash flooding in this July, are – Kaduna, Zamfara, Yobe, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Edo, Cross River, Rivers and Akwa Ibom.
The Agency has therefore advised: “Clear Drainage Systems, Avoid Driving or Walking through Floodwaters, relocate if necessary, prepare an emergency kit, turn off electricity and gas during flooding, strengthen mudslide prevention, promote community awareness and act early, stay informed”.
