Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued an urgent warning to the public regarding rising water levels of River Niger system.
Gatekeepers News reports that Director-General of NIHSA, Umar Mohammed issued the warning through a statement released on Friday.
Mohammed noted that the development is due to upstream activities in Niger and Mali, with reports from the Niger Basin Authority (NBA) in Niamey, Niger Republic.
The DG said floodwaters from these countries are gradually moving towards Nigeria, starting with Kebbi.
He added, “NIHSA has assured that dam operators at Kainji and Jebba, situated on the River Niger, have been informed and are on standby.”
“As of Aug. 22, the agency confirmed that these dams are not currently spilling water from their reservoirs”.
The DG said risk of flooding is expected to peak by end of August and into September, urging states and communities along River Niger system to remain vigilant.
He noted that the agency would continue to monitor the situation closely and provide regular updates to the public.
