FCT alerts residents on heavy rainfalls, floods
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department has alerted Abuja residents on heavy rainfalls and floods between the 21st and the 25th of July, 2024.
“Some locations in FCT are likely to witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding within the period of prediction:21st – 25th July 2024. The locations include Mabushi District and Kurudu, a suburb in the Territory”, the agency stated.
This was contained in a statement signed by FEMD’s Head of Public Affairs, Nkechi Isa, on Monday, who said the warning was contained in a statement by the National Flood Early Warning Centre and the Federal Ministry of Environment.
According to the statement, the Acting Director-General of the FEMD, Mrs Florence Wenegieme has called on the Facility Maintenance and Management in Mabushi District, to ensure the free flow, in the event of heavy rainfalls.
“Mrs. Wenegieme has also urged the Abuja Environmental Protection Board to clear all blocked drainages and ensure evacuation of WASTE in the district to mitigate the impact of flooding.
Similarly, the Ag DG has called on the Satellite Towns Development Department, to clear all blocked drainages in Kurudu and also evacuate solid waste dumped indiscriminately in the area. Accordingly, the Search and Rescue Team of the Department has been placed on alert in the event of possible flooding” the statement also read.
The Ag DG also appealed to residents in the FCT, to always heed early warnings issued by the Department to ensure the safety of lives and property.
She equally urged residents to always use the 112 emergency toll-free number in the event of a disaster.
