Lagdo Dam: Nigeria Braces for Flooding Threat as Cameroon Releases Water
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- Nigeria is preparing for potential severe flooding in 11 states due to water release from Cameroon’s Lagdo dam, which could impact millions downstream.
- Vulnerable populations, particularly in Borno State, face dire conditions, with 150,000 displaced children living in harsh conditions across 26 camps.
- The flooding threat echoes last year’s disaster, which resulted in 285 deaths across Nigeria. Humanitarian groups and authorities are urging preparedness and response.
Nigeria Braces for Flooding Threat as Cameroon Releases Water from Lagdo Dam
Nigerian authorities are warning of severe flooding risks in 11 states following Cameroon’s release of water from the Lagdo dam, which could impact millions downstream.
Humanitarian groups are sounding alarms for vulnerable populations, particularly in Borno State, where 150,000 displaced children are facing harsh conditions.
Umar Muhammed, Director-General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, has alerted citizens about the controlled water release from the Lagdo dam.
This move has raised fears of widespread flooding similar to last year’s disaster, which claimed 285 lives across Nigeria, according to the emergency management agency.
The Lagdo dam, situated on the Benue River in Cameroon, influences several Nigerian states as the river flows downstream.
States at risk include Benue, Nasarawa, and Kogi in Nigeria’s north-central region, as well as Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers in the south.
Save the Children International (SCI) has expressed deep concern about the impact of potential flooding on Borno State, where 150,000 children are already displaced.
Duncan Harvey, SCI’s country director, reported that these children are living under extremely harsh conditions across 26 camps for internally displaced persons.
Harvey described the situation as “very harsh” and emphasised the growing concerns for the well-being of these vulnerable children as the threat of further flooding looms.
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There is need to intensify advocates on the risk and insure security to reinforced safety and around the areas.
There should be a provision of temporary accommodation for the displaced ones.
Provision of midcal facilities. And foods.
Government should make provision for dry season farming.
Agricultural loans should be made easy for farmers to access from their banks.