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Ogun govt alerts residents of flash floods

by Matthew Eloyi April 26, 2023
written by Matthew Eloyi April 26, 2023
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The Ogun State Government has placed residents of some areas along the river course in the state on alert as a result of expected flash floods due to heavy rainfall predicted for the state by the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMet).

The state Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya stated this while giving the outlook predictions for the 2023 flood alert for the state.

While assuring that the state government is doing its best by putting plans in place to minimise the impact of the predicted downpour, Oresanya sought the cooperation and understanding of residents in this direction, as he called for a change of attitude.

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According to the Nigerian Metrological Agency, Ogun State will experience two seasons of rainfall in 2023, the first lasting from April to July and averaging 1658mm in total precipitation, and the second lasting from September to November and averaging 1988mm.

Many areas across the state are expected to have flash floods due to heavy rainfall within short periods, some with prolonged impact in wetlands, while areas like Isheri, Mowe, Kara, and Ibafo are to experience coastal flooding due to tidal lock of the Ogun River by Lagos Lagoon from a natural rise in Sea level.

Residents in each of these areas have been cautioned from engaging in human-made activities that can make the problem of the anticipated flash floods that are projected to strike several regions of the state worse.

Story was adapted from Channels Television

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