Anambra State Government has sent warnings to communities and local government areas that are flood-prone to be at alert over imminent flood as the rainy season peaks in September.
The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Paul Nwosu, in a statement said the development was attributed to upstream activities in Niger Republic and Mali.
“Those in flood-prone areas are by the statement, warned of the rising water levels of the River Niger, given the information from the Director General, Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Mr Umar Mohammed on Friday, floodwaters from countries in the River Niger system were gradually moving towards Nigeria, starting with Kebbi State.
“Flood prone local government areas such as Anambra East, Anambra West, Onitsha North, Onitsha South, Awka North, Ihiala and Ogbaru are advised to be alert.
“While assuring that dam operators at Kainji and Jebba, situated on the River Niger, have been informed and are on standby, the agency stated that the dams are not currently spilling water from their reservoirs as of August 22.
“The risk of flooding is, however, expected to peak by the end of August and into September.
“Anambra communities along the River Niger system are, therefore, advised to remain vigilant,” he said.