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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Director General\/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof Mansur Bako Matazu, on Monday, warned Nigerians to get prepared for heavy rains in the next two months.<\/p>\n

Matazu, while speaking on Channels Television\u2019s Sunrise Daily programme on Monday, said every Nigerian should expect flooding that may wreak havoc across the country in the next few weeks.<\/p>\n

According to him, NiMeT had issued several warnings pertaining to flooding, and heavy downpours for Nigerians to take precautions, but unfortunately, many refused to take action against flooding.<\/p>\n

He said Nigerians were in the habit of dumping refuse in drainage channels and cutting down trees, which are the main causes of flooding.<\/p>\n

He said in the next two weeks, there will be increased rainfall saying that July, August, and September are the most active periods for flooding.<\/p>\n

Matazu, while calling on people living in flood planes to evacuate immediately, said there is a global concern especially as it relates to climate change, stressing<\/p>\n

the need for Nigerians to take weather forecasts seriously.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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