{"id":128706,"date":"2024-08-23T10:48:22","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T09:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/nihsa-warns-of-potential-flooding-in-kebbi-as-river-niger-water-level-rises"},"modified":"2024-08-23T11:51:28","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T10:51:28","slug":"nihsa-warns-of-potential-flooding-in-kebbi-as-river-niger-water-level-rises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/nihsa-warns-of-potential-flooding-in-kebbi-as-river-niger-water-level-rises","title":{"rendered":"NIHSA warns of potential flooding in Kebbi as River Niger water level rises"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Kebbi State, located in northwestern Nigeria, may soon face flooding due to the rising water levels of the River Niger, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, has warned.<\/p>\n<p>The alert follows reports of increased water flow from upstream activities in Niger and Mali.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued by NIHSA\u2019s Director General, Umar Mohammed, the agency pointed out the potential risk of flooding in Kebbi as water from the Niger Basin begins to flow into Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that the situation, informed by data from the Niger Basin Authority, NBA, in Niamey, Niger Republic, indicates that floodwaters from Niger and Mali are gradually making their way towards Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) hereby brings to the attention of the general public the rising water levels of the River Niger system as of August 23, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is due to, among other factors, a report from the Niger Basin Authority (NBA) in Niamey, Niger Republic,\u201d Mohammed stated.<\/p>\n<p>He said the agency has already alerted dam operators at Kainji and Jebba on the River Niger, ensuring they are prepared for any potential increase in water flow.<\/p>\n<p>However, NIHSA clarified that as of August 22, 2024, the dams have not yet started spilling water from their reservoirs.<\/p>\n<p>NIHSA also urged states and communities along the River Niger system to remain vigilant, particularly from the end of August through September, when the risk of flooding is expected to be highest.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNIHSA will continue to monitor the flood situation in the country and provide periodic updates to the general public accordingly,\u201d Mohammed assured.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Kebbi State, located in northwestern Nigeria, may soon face flooding due to the rising water levels of the River Niger, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, has warned. The alert follows reports of increased water flow from upstream activities in Niger and Mali. 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