In Nigeria's food belt, fears of another flood as Cameroon opens dam
Nigerian farmer Enoch Fater has barely slept in the last few days after water levels started rising at his paddy rice farm and in a major river nearby, pointing to impending floods in Benue state, a major food producer in the central belt.
Flooding: FG alerts Kogi, Benue, others as Cameroon opens Lagdo Dam
NIHSA has called on states situated along the Benue River to heighten their vigilance in light of plans by the management of the Lagdo Dam
Nigeria Issues Flood Warning As Cameroon Opens Dam
Nigerian authorities have warned that at least 11 states along one of its main rivers are at risk of flooding as neighbouring Cameroon begins releasing water from one of its dams.
FG Issues Flood Alert Ahead Of Cameroon Release Of Water From Lagdo Dam Into Nigeria
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), on Tuesday, issued a flood alert to Nigerians as the management of the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon is set to begin regulated water releases into the country.
Release of Water From Cameroon Dam Threatens Flood-Hit Nigeria
Flooding in Nigeria that has claimed the lives of at least 269 people and displaced more than 500,000 others looks set to get even worse as neighboring Cameroon releases water from one of its main dams.
How water from Cameroon Lagdo dam fit worsen Nigeria flood
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FG urges Nigerians to relocate from floodplains as Cameroon releases water
The Central African country has been releasing water from its Lagdo dam since Wednesday, September 18, 2024. The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has urged Nigerians living in floodplains to relocate immediately following the release of the Lagdo dam water in Cameroon.
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