{"id":111422,"date":"2024-04-17T14:45:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T13:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=111422"},"modified":"2024-04-17T14:45:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T13:45:24","slug":"31-states-148-lgas-risk-severe-floods-fg-warns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/31-states-148-lgas-risk-severe-floods-fg-warns\/","title":{"rendered":"31 states, 148 LGAs risk severe floods, FG warns"},"content":{"rendered":"

Prof. Joseph Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, has cautioned that 148 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across 31 states are among the highly probable flood risk areas for 2024.<\/p>\n

Utsev issued this warning during the official unveiling of the 2024 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) on Monday in Abuja.<\/p>\n

\nThe theme of this year\u2019s AFO is \u201cPromoting the Use of Data Analytics and Modeling for Flood Risk Assessments and Food Security.\u201d<\/div>\n
\nThe identified states are: Adamawa, Akwa-Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross-River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi and Kogi.<\/div>\n
\nOthers are: Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, and Yobe.<\/div>\n
\nUtsev emphasised the importance of proactive measures to mitigate potential flood impacts in these areas.<\/div>\n
\nHe said there was need for preparedness, early warning systems, and community engagement to minimise damage to lives and property.<\/div>\n
\nThe minister said that the high flood risk areas spanned from April to November 2024; with potential impacts on population, agriculture, livelihoods, livestock, infrastructure, and the environment.<\/div>\n
\nHe highlighted the theme\u2019s alignment with the Presidential Agenda on Food Security as it was central to the current administration\u2019s goal of lifting millions of Nigerians out of poverty and advancing towards national prosperity.<\/p>\n

Utsev said Nigeria had faced recurrent and severe flood disasters over the years, with 2012 marked as one of the most devastating recorded events.<\/p><\/div>\n

\n\u201cThe 2022 floods were particularly catastrophic, being termed the worst in the country\u2019s history in terms of impact magnitude.<\/div>\n
\n\u201cThe World Bank estimated the total economic damage from the 2022 floods, including damage to residential and nonresidential buildings, infrastructure, productive sectors, and farmlands, at approximately 6.68 billion dollars.<\/div>\n
\n\u201cIn response to the ongoing challenges posed by flooding, President Bola Tinubu initiated the National Economic Council Ad-hoc Committee on Flood Mitigation, Adaptation, Preparedness, and Response,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/div>\n
\nThe minister said the committee\u2019s mandate was to proactively develop a comprehensive roadmap aimed at enhancing Nigeria\u2019s flood mitigation, preparedness, adaptation, and communication infrastructure.<\/div>\n
\nEarlier, Prof. Charles Anosike, Director General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), said that the partnership between NIHSA and his organisation, was pivotal in enhancing the nation\u2019s disaster preparedness.<\/div>\n
\nHe said that the collaboration had notably improved efforts in mitigating the impact of flooding through early warning systems.<\/div>\n
\nAccording to him, it is a critical initiative aimed at addressing the escalating frequency and severity of flooding incidents across the country.<\/div>\n
\nHe underscored the imperative of leveraging data, analytics, and modeling in flood risk assessment and management, citing NIMET\u2019s commitment to providing comprehensive meteorological insights for informed decision-making.<\/div>\n
\nReferencing a UNICEF report on the extensive damage inflicted by flooding on agricultural lands in the previous year, he stressed the urgency of integrating forecast information into national policies and interventions.<\/div>\n
\nHe reaffirmed NIMET\u2019s dedication to collaborating with NIHSA and other stakeholders to deliver timely and accurate weather forecasts tailored to meet the diverse needs of communities nationwide.<\/div>\n
\nZubaida Umar, the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), underscored the significance of the AFO released by NIHSA.<\/div>\n
\nUmar noted the increasing prevalence of flooding in Nigeria and its devastating consequences, including loss of lives, property damage, displacement, and disruption of livelihoods.<\/div>\n
\nShe stressed the urgent need for proactive measures to mitigate the impact of flooding across the country.<\/div>\n
\nUmar commended the AFO as a crucial tool for informed decision-making and action to enhance the nation\u2019s preparedness for floods, noting the longstanding partnership between NEMA and NIHSA in flood risk management.<\/div>\n
\nShe said that NEMA relied on the AFO to develop its annual Climate Related Hazard preparedness and response strategy, which served as an early warning message for Nigeria.<\/div>\n
\nOn his part, Clement Nze, NIHSA Director-General, harped on the need to promote a better understanding of flood risks and implementing appropriate mitigation measures to address the challenges of flooding in Nigeria.<\/div>\n
\nHe stressed the essential role of encouraging collaboration among disaster risk managers, earth observers, mission makers, and other stakeholders to enhance preparedness and flood control measures.<\/div>\n
\nNze said the collaborative efforts were critical to effectively managing flood risks and minimising the impact of flooding on communities and infrastructure across the country.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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