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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Nigeria has issued a crucial warning, urging residents in nine states to prepare for potential flooding as Cameroon prepares to release water from its Lagdo Dam. The states in question are Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Anambra, Edo, Delta, and Bayelsa. The Director-General of NEMA, Mustapha Ahmed, delivered…
The Nigerian government has announced that the massive water release from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam, which raised concerns about potential flooding in 11 states, has been successfully stopped. Managed by the dam’s authorities, the release was halted on August 28, 2023, easing fears of widespread flooding in Nigeria. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) shared that the release was a response to the start of a new hydrological year in the River Niger Basin, covering nine countries. The gradual reduction in water releases and stabilized river flow signal positive outcomes, underscoring the importance of regional cooperation for managing water resources.