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ALERT: NIMET Predicts Flooding in Kano During 2024 Rainy Season |
Dr. Nuradeen Abdullahi, the NIMET Kano/Jigawa Territorial Coordinator, made this statement during a Disaster Risk Management Stakeholders Coordination Meeting focused on Seasonal Climate Prediction and Annual Flood Outlook in Kano.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has issued an alert to Kano State residents regarding the possibility of high-risk flooding in 14 out of the 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) within the state.
Dr. Nuradeen Abdullahi, the NIMET Kano/Jigawa Territorial Coordinator, made this statement during a Disaster Risk Management Stakeholders Coordination Meeting focused on Seasonal Climate Prediction and Annual Flood Outlook in Kano.
Abdullahi specifically named the following LGAs as at risk: Rimin Gado, Tofa, Kabo, Madobi, Garum Malam, Bebeji, Rano, Dawakin Kudu, Warawa, Wudil, Sumaila, Ajingi, Kura, and Dala.
Additionally, Karaye, Takai, Bunkure, Dawakin Tofa, and Makoda are considered to be moderately prone to high-risk flooding.
However, the remaining 25 LGAs, including Doguwa, Tudun Wada, Kibiya, Garko, Albasu, Gaya, Kiru, Rogo, Gwarzo, Shanono, Tsanyawa, Bagwai, Bichi, Kunchi, Danbatta, Minjibir, Gabasawa, Gwale, Fagge, Nassarawa, Kano Municipal, Tarauni, Ungogo, Kumbotso, and Gezawa, are assessed to be at low risk.
The purpose of the meeting was to develop plans to prevent the predicted flooding across the state. Collaboration with the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) was essential to remind stakeholders of their responsibilities concerning the impact of climate change and the costly nature of environmental disasters.
Dr. Abdullahi emphasized that women and children are particularly affected during the rainy season and urged people in flood-prone areas to take preventive measures before the season begins.
Hajiya Amina Abdullahi, the state’s Commissioner for Humanitarian and Poverty Eradication, highlighted that the State Government has established a high-powered committee, led by Deputy Governor Malam Aminu Abdulsalam, to clear drainages across the 44 LGAs and prevent flooding.
She reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting residents from natural and environmental hazards. (NAN)
