NEMA urges caution as flooding persists in Anambra

Flooding continues to affect some communities in Anambra State, prompting concerns from authorities. According to the Head of Operations at NEMA's Enugu Zonal Office, Priscilla Madukwe, a recent incident at Ring Road, Nibo, where school children were trapped inside a bus in a flooded road was heartbreaking, as reported by Premium Times.

The Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, has urged residents to take greater precautionary measures. In a statement, she advised everyone to remain vigilant, pay attention to weather and flood warnings, avoid crossing flooded roads and waterways, and relocate to safer areas when necessary, as reported by Punch Nigeria and Daily Post Nigeria. She also encouraged residents to maintain clean surroundings, desist from dumping refuse into drainage channels, and keep children away from floodwaters.

Residents are urged to report emergencies and take collective responsibility to reduce the risks associated with flooding. Daily Post Nigeria also reported that schoolchildren were rescued in a flooded area, with one child reported dead.

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