The Federal Capital Territory
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has warned residents of Abuja to prepare for
flood.
Abbas Idriss, director-general of
FEMA, gave the warning in a statement on Saturday.
He said the areas prone to flood
are Kubwa, Gwagwa-Karimo, Kuje, Airport road and Gwagwalada.
Idriss said flooding is expected
because the torrential rainfall had increased the water level at the Usuma dam
and spilled into the Usuma river channel.
“Areas to be affected are Kubwa,
Gwagwa-Karimo, Kuje, Airport Road, Gwagwalada, among others. The situation is
scary; FEMA is advising residents of the listed settlements to be wary of
possible flooding.”
Idriss asked residents to be on
the alert as some flooding may occur in the absence of rain.
He advised residents of Kubwa and
Kuje to be aware of streams, drainage channels, and other areas prone to flash
flood.
Idriss urged residents of the
affected areas to move to higher grounds at the sight of flood.
“They should also observe simple
precautions because not all floods are alike. Some develop slowly, sometimes
over a period of days. But flash floods can develop quickly, sometimes in just
a minute and without any visible signs of rain,” he said.
“Always be aware that there could
be possible flooding. If there is any possibility of that in your area, move
immediately to higher ground. Do not wait for instructions to move.”
Residents in Abuja have
experienced a number of flood cases, which took over some major roads.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria
Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) had warned states in the country to
prepare for more flooding as a result of heavy rainfall.
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