Category: Environmental disasters

Lagos Orders Residents in Flood-Prone Areas to Relocate as NiHSA Issues Fresh Alert

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Lagos Orders Residents in Flood-Prone Areas to Relocate as NiHSA Issues Fresh Alert

The Lagos State Government has directed residents living in flood-prone and low-lying communities to temporarily relocate to higher ground following a fresh seven-day flood alert issued by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA). The directive was issued by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement released on Monday, September…

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Flood Alert: Over 8,000 Communities, 4,500 Schools at Risk Across 15 States

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Flood Alert: Over 8,000 Communities, 4,500 Schools at Risk Across 15 States

More than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states have been identified as being at risk of flooding between September 19 and 25, 2026, following a high riverine flood-risk advisory issued by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA). The advisory, designated NFA-2026-262, was issued by NiHSA Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Arch. Umar Mohammed,…

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Tragedy in Taraba as Mining Pit Collapse Leaves Over 20 Feared Dead in Mayo Kam

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Tragedy in Taraba as Mining Pit Collapse Leaves Over 20 Feared Dead in Mayo Kam

A mining pit collapse in Mayo Kam community, Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State, has left more than 20 people feared dead or trapped, plunging the rural community into mourning and renewing concerns over the safety of informal mining operations. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon while miners were reportedly working inside the pit….

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Abuja Flood: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flood in Gaduwa, Nearly Sweeps Away Car

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Abuja Flood: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flood in Gaduwa, Nearly Sweeps Away Car

Heavy rainfall has triggered flooding in parts of Gaduwa, Abuja, leaving motorists and residents facing difficult conditions as large volumes of water accumulated on roads and surrounding areas. The flooding occurred following a downpour in the Federal Capital Territory, with images and videos circulating online showing water covering portions of the affected area. One particularly…

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NiHSA Raises Fresh Flood Alert, Warns Nigeria to Brace for Peak Deluge Through September

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NiHSA Raises Fresh Flood Alert, Warns Nigeria to Brace for Peak Deluge Through September

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has warned that flooding is likely to continue across several parts of the country until September, with authorities cautioning that the situation could intensify during the peak of the rainy season in August and September. The agency’s Director-General, Umar Mohammed, said the current flooding incidents were consistent with earlier…

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Nigeria Issues Fresh Flood Alert: Seven States at Risk October 1–3, 2025

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Nigeria Issues Fresh Flood Alert: Seven States at Risk October 1–3, 2025

The Federal Government has issued a fresh flood warning, urging residents in parts of Northern Nigeria to remain vigilant as heavy rainfall is expected between October 1 and 3, 2025. The alert, released by the National Flood Early Warning Centre (FEW Centre) under the Federal Ministry of Environment, comes as an extension of the earlier…

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Floods Batter Lagos Communities, Submerging Houses and Vehicles, Residents Speak of Chaos and Losses

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Floods Batter Lagos Communities, Submerging Houses and Vehicles, Residents Speak of Chaos and Losses

Lagos, Nigeria — Relentless rainfall has plunged many parts of Lagos into chaos, leaving houses underwater, vehicles stranded, and residents scrambling for safety. From Lekki and Ikorodu to Maryland, Ogba, Alimosho and stretches of the Lekki-Epe Expressway, once-busy streets turned into brown rivers as the downpour overwhelmed drainage systems and cut off access roads. Videos…

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Candidates Writing WAEC Exams Escape Death As Hall Collapses

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Candidates Writing WAEC Exams Escape Death As Hall Collapses

Dozens of students sitting for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination at Government Secondary School, Namnai, in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State narrowly escaped death on Wednesday evening after their classrooms collapsed during a downpour accompanied by a windstorm. The students, along with teachers, corps members, and external supervisors, were reportedly…

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UPDATE: Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Now Over 1,600, Could Reach 10,000 – Authorities

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UPDATE: Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Now Over 1,600, Could Reach 10,000 – Authorities

The death toll from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that rocked Myanmar Friday has risen to 1,644. Earlier on Friday, death tolls from the quake were pegged at 144 people, with 730 injured persons. However, in a statement on Saturday, Myanmar’s ruling military confirmed the increase as more bodies were pulled from the rubble. The quake…

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Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake: Death Toll Passes 1,000, Still Counting

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Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake: Death Toll Passes 1,000, Still Counting

The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand passed 1,000 on Saturday, as rescuers dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings in a desperate search for survivors. The shallow 7.7-magnitude quake struck northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar in the early afternoon, followed minutes later by a 6.7-magnitude…

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