The Nation Newspaper Relocate people from flood-prone areas, NEMA tells 33 governors
The agency also called for the monitoring of dams, desilting and clearing of debris in water bodies by relevant authorities to prevent blockages and the creation of detention dams.
The agencies listed 25 of the 33 states and 72 local government areas with heightened vulnerability to flooding between last month and next month. Mrs. Umar, who spoke at the National Emergency Coordination Forum, said: “We should ensure community sensitisation and awareness campaign to ensure early desilting and clearing of debris in water bodies to prevent blockages; monitoring of dam discharge and regulations, as well as creating detention dams.“There is also the need for sub-national entities to mobilise flood-prone communities to clear waterways and channels and relocate from flood plains.
The NEMA boss stated that in the event of the occurrence of flood or other disasters, the agency will work with other government partners to provide necessary succour to affected persons.
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