The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has warned residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of possible flooding in the next seven days following rising water levels on the Gurara River.
NIHSA, in a statement on Thursday by its Head of Public Affairs, Nkechi Isa, said the Izom gauge on the Gurara River had exceeded the warning threshold, with monitoring stations also recording elevated river stages that could trigger flooding in parts of the FCT.
The agency urged residents living in flood-prone communities to move to higher ground as a precaution against possible flooding.
It also advised residents against crossing flooded roads, bridges or fast-moving water, either on foot or with vehicles, to avoid casualties.
Reacting to the alert, the FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) called on residents and relevant authorities to clear drainage channels and remove structures obstructing natural waterways or built on flood plains to reduce the impact of flooding.
FEMD also urged residents to report emergencies through the toll-free 112 emergency line in the event of any flood-related disaster.
