Heed safety measures – NOA warns riverine communities in Jigawa

The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has urged communities along the Hadejia river line in 12 local government areas of Jigawa to take safety measures against predicted flooding in the state.

This is coming hours after the National Flood Early Warning Systems, FEWS, Centre, issued a heavy rainfall and potential flood warning for various states.

It noted the areas are likely to witness heavy rainfall in the coming days that may lead to flooding including Jigawa State.

In a statement issued to DAILY POST by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Miss Sera Ogodo, the State Director, Malam Ahmad Tijjani Ibrahim, reminded the communities and the general public that the annual weather forecast indicates heavy rainfall in the coming week.

The agency urged citizens, especially those residing in lowland areas/communities, including Ringim, Hadejia, Miga and Dutse communities to be vigilant and heed safety measures provided by the authorities to mitigate the impacts of flood.

According to the statement, “There was also a report of potential failure of the Tiga Dam in Kano due to excessive rainfalls, which may affect several communities and towns in Jigawa State.

The agency emphasised the need for people to stay informed and be proactive to minimise the impacts of the flood.