
FLOOD: NEMA RECEIVES ALERT ON CAMEROON’S PLAN TO OPEN DAM
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has been informed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that flooding along the River Benue basin is imminent.
This was stated in a letter dated August 21 and signed by Umar Salisu, the director of African affairs for the ministry.
According to the letter, the government of Cameroon intends to “open the flood gates of the Lagdo Dam on the Benue River in the coming days.”
In Northern Cameroon, “around the dam catchment area,” it was noticed that this was caused by the intense rains.
The statement added that “According to the note, it is pertinent to note that when the release of water becomes necessary, the authorities of the Lagdo Dam will be releasing only modulated variable small amount of water at a time in order to mitigate’ and avoid damages that the released water may cause along the River Benue basin in both Cameroon and in Nigeria.
“In view of the above, it would be appreciated if the esteemed Agency takes all the necessary proactive steps and actions that will mitigate the damage as well as sensitize the populace living in such areas for vigilance and all necessary precautions.”
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