…unauthorised locations as one of the major causes of blocked waterways and recurring floods across the state. He warned that such practices not only damage the environment but also pose serious health risks and weaken the impact of government interventions. According to him, maintaining a clean environment requires a c…

…waterways during the peak of the rainy season, when heavy rainfall often triggers flash floods and dangerous currents across many parts of the country.

…and State Governments to urgently protect the lives and property of Nigerians as high floods begin from July. The call was made by AAN’s General Assembly and Board of Directors, at its Annual General Meeting, which the Convener, Igho Akeregha presented an address on the state of the nation at a press conference while i…

…utilised to reduce the impact of the torrential rains that threaten widespread flash floods across HYPPADEC member states and other parts of Nigeria,” the statement added. While commending Yelwa’s leadership, the group observed that the HYPPADEC boss had consistently demonstrated commitment to effective service deliver…

…and already waterlogged ground conditions is expected to trigger widespread flash floods. It expressed worries particularly in low-lying communities, urban centres, and areas with poor drainage systems. Flood: NiMet raises fresh alarm, places FCT, Benue, 25 other states on red alert

…similar tragedies. The heartbreaking incident has renewed concerns over the recurring floods that continue to endanger lives and destroy property whenever heavy rains fall in Agbor. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 10/07/2026 9:39 AM | Share this St…

…Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NiHSA, Umar Mohammed, says last week's devastating floods in Lagos State and some other states across the country were not a surprise. The DG added that NiHSA's forecasts and warnings were disregarded. According to him, before the floods, NiSHA had performed its forecasting using s…

…one of the leading causes of flash flooding across urban centres. BAYELSA: Panic as floods return In Bayelsa State, flooding is more than a seasonal occurrence; it has become a way of life for many communities. Situated in the heart of the Niger Delta and crisscrossed by rivers and creeks, the state experiences some of…

…Pastor Idowu for his humility and concern for fellow human beings in the midst of the floods.

…Drive, Agungi-Ajiran, Freedom Road and Orange Island. His comments come days after flash floods triggered by persistent rainfall submerged parts of Lagos, sparking criticism of the state's flood management efforts. Speaking during the inspection, the commissioner said the government had begun recording improvements aft…

…Production faces fresh pressure Rising insecurity across Nigeria's major sesame seed-producing belts and the increasing threat of flooding during the

…better than the alternative, which is a slow death over a few minutes to an hour that floods the fish with stress hormones and lactic acid, which dulls flavor and shortens shelf life. The whole thing is an automated, industrial-scale version of ike jime, a centuries-old Japanese technique traditionally performed docksi…

…from armed groups while simultaneously battling recurring droughts and volatile flash floods. In many tragic cases, people initially displaced by violence are later hit by climate disasters, creating a cycle of displacement from which escape is incredibly difficult. 5. Ethiopia - 597,000 new displacements Ethiopia reco…