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By Our Correspondent
As the raining season enters its peak period and in line with weather prediction by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET), the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Jigawa State has urged citizens especially those residing within riverine areas/communities to be vigilant and always heed to the safety measures as provided by the authority to mitigate the impacts of flood.
The State Director of the Agency, Mallam Ahmad Tijjani Ibrahim stated this in a press release made available to the newsmen in Dutse.
Ibrahim explained that in the recent time, human activities have caused unprecedented climate change problems including annual flood experiences which lead to displacement of settlements, loss of lives and wanton destruction of property across the country.
“The National Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS) Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment report on flood prediction indicates that heavy rainfall that may lead to flood disaster is likely in occur in Miga, Ringim, Hadejia and Dutse.
“There is also a report of potential failure of the Tiga Dam in Kano as a result of excessive rainfalls, which invariably will affect a lot of communities and towns in Jigawa state.
“People must therefore stay informed especially on the need to be proactive as this is the only way we can mitigate the impacts on this imminent disaster on our communities,” the Director added.
According to the NOA boss, the Agency will not relent as it will utilize all the platforms at its disposal towards ensuring the citizens are informed and educated on how they can minimize the impacts of the flood.