Alau Dam in Maiduguri overflows, causing severe flooding
Personnel of the Nigerian military have evacuated residents from the Alau community of Konduga LGA after the Alau dam overflowed.
The dam, which is a major water source in Maiduguri, overflowed its banks on Thursday, causing flooding in surrounding communities.
The general officer commanding (GOC) in Maiduguri visited Bulama and other communities, reassuring residents of their safety.
He emphasised the importance of collaboration in combatting Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
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The director of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) also visited affected villages to assess the damage caused by the flood.
The federal government has announced that 21 states could witness flooding, as a result of torrential rainfall, from September 4 to 8.
The forecast, provided by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre of the ministry of environment, said 123 locations across the country are at risk of flooding.
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The states expected to be severely affected include Borno, Benue, Kogi, Anambra, Delta, Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa.
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