Niger raises alarm over cracks in Kangimi dam, warns of impending danger
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has raised the alarm over reports of structural distress and visible cracks at the Kangimi Dam in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Director General of the agency, Abdullahi Baba Arah, in a statement on Tuesday, warned of potential flood risks to downstream communities in Kaduna, […]
Nigerian officials have sounded the alarm over cracks and structural issues at the Kangimi Dam in Kaduna State. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) warned that the dam's failure could trigger devastating floods in multiple downstream communities, including those in Kaduna State, the Federal Capital Territory, and neighboring areas.
NEMA Director General, Abdullahi Baba Arah, stated that as August rains begin, a comprehensive technical assessment of the dam is urgently needed. Arah emphasized that any major dam failure could result in a rapid, widespread flood emergency, capable of causing widespread destruction and endangering lives, homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods.
He urged the Federal Government, Kaduna State government, dam authorities, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and other relevant agencies to establish the level of risk associated with the cracks and implement appropriate emergency measures. Arah also called for the preparation of detailed hydrological and flood-risk assessments, early-warning systems, and evacuation plans for potentially affected communities.
Residents in the affected areas were advised to remain vigilant but calm, avoid unnecessary activities near waterways during heavy rains, and refrain from spreading unverified panic-inducing information.
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