The raging floods that have continued to ravage parts of the country on a daily basis have left trail of tragedies and hardships among citizens, reports Isioma Madike When the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), predicted normal to above normal rainfall season across Nigeria, not many took the prediction seriously, especially when the rain did not […]
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Flooding: Unending tales of woes in Anambra
The recent challenge of flooding across many states of the federation has left many wondering what will be left of some communities when the floods dry out. However, the case in parts of Anambra State is beginning to attract national and international attention. This is despite that early in ther year Governor Chukwuma Soludo, preempting […]
Flooding, mudslides as typhoon batters Japan
Rescue workers in Japan have warned of mudslides and flooding as one of the biggest storms in recent decades batters the country. Typhoon Nanmadol has killed at least two people and injured 90 others since it made landfall on the southernmost island of Kyushu on Sunday morning, reports the BBC. Nine million people have […]
Delta State govt pledges commitment to end flooding in Warri, others
Delta State Government said it is committed to ending the perennial flooding in Warri and Effurun axis of the state. This, it said, has been manifested in the pace and quality of work at the different sites of the on-going flood control projects in spite of the challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic that disrupted activities […]
Flood: Two killed, 220 houses, properties worth millions destroyed in Niger
No fewer than two persons have been confirmed dead and three others seriously injured after a heavy rainfall caused flood in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The flood, which affected 780 people, also affected over 220 buildings and destroyed properties worth about N135.5 million. Our Correspondent on Wednesday learnt that among the buildings […]