By Deborah Nnamdi, Port Harcourt
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has urged the Rivers Government to construct emergency shelters that will provide accommodations for flood victims in the state
Mr Adebiyi Razak, the South-South Zonal Coordinator, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
NAN reports that the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) recently warned of impending flooding in 11 states, following the gradual release of water from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam.
“The IDP camps should be built on safer and higher grounds. Provisions should be made for food, medications, and other essential items,” he said.
“Early warning information should be disseminated in local dialects to ensure effective enlightenment at the grassroots,” Razak urged.
The NEMA official said there was an immediate need to clear the drainages and natural water channels to ensure proper channeling of water.
The state coordinator commended Gov. Siminalayi Fubara for establishing a nine-member flood committee, tasked with coordinating emergency response and managing the effect of the incident.
He urged the committee, led by the Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Odu, to take prompt actions towards mitigating the impact of the incident.
