The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned that more floods are expected to hit different parts of Nigeria in the coming days.
Since last month, Nigerian states have been hit hard by a series of floods. 27 states have been reported to be affected, with hundreds of casualties.
The displacement of over half a million people has sparked a lot of conversation recently. This tragic event has left many people without homes or valuable property.
It appears the worst is yet to happen.
“…from the information, we’re getting from NIHSA we’re going to see more floods. And now the rain is concentrating on the North Central and the southern states. So that will be a combination of short duration, high-intensity rain, ” Director-General, NiMet, Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu said during the opening ceremony of the workshop on Hydro-meteorological status and outlook system.
He further noted that water-associated risks are going to intensify in the coming years as the full weight of climate change begins to bear on our earth.
For years now climate experts have called for the need for measures in place to adjust to climate change but the government is yet to respond.
Poor environmental practices and unplanned infrastructure are some root causes, while Nigerian officials say this year’s flooding was caused by overflowing rivers, rainfalls that have long stretched beyond the usual season, and more historically, the release of excess water from Cameroon’s Lagdo dam.
