NEMA warns Anambra riverine communities to prepare for flooding
NEMA has warned Anambra riverine communities to prepare for relocation as the water level of the River Niger continues to rise, urging vigilance. Read More: https://punchng.com/nema-warns-anambra-riverine-communities-to-prepare-for-flooding/
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has cautioned residents of riverine communities in Anambra State to be prepared for potential flooding as the water level of the River Niger continues to rise. NEMA, in partnership with the Anambra State Emergency Management Agency and the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has been conducting regular inspections of the water level to assess the flood situation and bolster disaster preparedness in the state.
Priscilla Madukwe, Head of NEMA’s Enugu Operations Office, disclosed this during a monitoring visit to the National Inland Waterways Authority in Onitsha. Madukwe stated that while the water level has not yet exceeded the safe limit, vigilance is still required as it may increase. She emphasized the importance of early monitoring and warned residents against actions that could exacerbate the risk of flooding.
Regular updates on water level developments will be provided to help emergency authorities activate appropriate response measures before the situation becomes critical.
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