The River Benue’s rising water levels have prompted a warning from the Nigeria Hydrological Service Agency (NIHSA), as of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the levels had risen to dangerously high levels.
The NIHSA has advised states and local governments to take early preventive action to lessen the impact of flooding as a result of this development, which indicates a high danger of flooding in states along the river.
This was revealed on Sunday in a statement. The water levels as of Thursday, September 19, 2024, at our important stations around the Benue Basin. The rise is consistent and typical.
The water levels at our important stations around the Benue River Basin as of Friday, September 20. “The goes on, but at the level of flood preparedness. Allow Nigerians to empty their gutters, drainage systems, and canals.
The water levels at the important stations along the Benue River in the country demonstrated a consistent rise towards flood levels on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Thus, the 12 states that are vulnerable to flooding are cautioned to take action to restrict or permit transportation. “In order to lessen flooding, we kindly ask Nigerians to clear their gutters, drainage systems, and canals.”
