Kaduna issues temporary relocation alert over flooding

Officials have warned residents of possible flooding in parts of Kaduna state after reports from the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), which projects flood events in some parts of the country including Kaduna State. Kaduna is yet to see any major flooding since rains started this year. Environment and natural resources commissioner Amina Sijuwade has […]

Officials have warned residents of possible flooding in parts of Kaduna state after reports from the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), which projects flood events in some parts of the country including Kaduna State.

Kaduna is yet to see any major flooding since rains started this year.

Environment and natural resources commissioner Amina Sijuwade has urged residents in flood prone areas to relocate.

Officials of the ministry and Kaduna state Environmental Protection Authority (KEPA) have been shocked at the rapid overflow of river Kaduna at Unguwar Rimi, Kigo road, Barnawa, Tudun Wada and Kudenda.

Residents in those areas have been told to to temporarily relocate to safer areas in order to avoid loss of lives and properties.

But many living in flood-prone areas regularly defy directives to relocate.