EXPERTS SAYS LACK OF LAND PLANNING CAUSED FLOOD IN MOZAMBIQUE

EXPERTS SAYS LACK OF LAND PLANNING CAUSED FLOOD IN MOZAMBIQUE

Experts on natural disasters and land planning say that “negligence” and “lack of land planning” aggravated the impact of floods in the Maputo region, but the high “intensity” of the rain increased the effect of the calamity.

“We have not been preparing society and our institutions to deal with this

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HEAVY FLOOD RESULT TO DEATH OF MORE THAN 120 PEOPLE IN DR CONGO CAPITAL

HEAVY FLOOD RESULT TO DEATH OF MORE THAN 120 PEOPLE IN DR CONGO CAPITAL

More than 120 people have been killed following the worst floods in years in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, the authorities say.

Major roads in the city center were submerged as heavy rains continued for hours and several homes collapsed. Many of those who
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SWITZERLAND GOVT. DONATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT FLOOD VICTMS IN NIGERIA

SWITZERLAND GOVT. DONATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT FLOOD VICTMS IN NIGERIA

The government of Switzerland has donated the sum of 750,000 Swiss francs which approximately is 756 000 US dollars to support victims affected by the devastating floods in Nigeria.

A statement issued by the Swiss Embassy in Nigeria, and signed by the Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Nicolas Lang, said the

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NIGERIA GOVT. SAYS OVER 199 FLOODED LGAs HAS GOTTEN MEDICAL SUPPORT

NIGERIA GOVT. SAYS OVER 199 FLOODED LGAs HAS GOTTEN MEDICAL SUPPORT

Hajiya Sadiya Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, said medical support had been provided to 199 Local Government Areas affected by flooding across the country.

Farouq briefed State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday at

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SOUTHERN NIGERIA FLOODS: HOW WIDESPREAD FLOOD IS AFFECTING PEOPLE

SOUTHERN NIGERIA FLOODS: HOW WIDESPREAD FLOOD IS AFFECTING PEOPLE

The recent release of excess water from a dam in neighbouring Cameroon coupled with extreme rainfall is causing major problems in Nigeria.

During the past couple of weeks, it has been reported by the Nigerian Government that over 1.4 million Nigerians have been displaced, and 500 lives claimed.

According to

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UNRA CLOSE NTUNGAMO-KABALE HIGHWAY DUE TO HEAVY RAINFALL

UNRA CLOSE NTUNGAMO-KABALE HIGHWAY DUE TO HEAVY RAINFALL

The Ntungamo-Kabale Highway has been closed after rain fell on it which resulted in the destruction of crops as well as other items around the area. These prompted Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) to close the area.

According to reports, the rain trigger mudslide that have blocked several roads.

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WUEDA BEGINS CONSTRUCTION OF STORM DRAINAGE IN NIGERIA

WUEDA BEGINS CONSTRUCTION OF STORM DRAINAGE IN NIGERIA

Construction of storm drainage which will help result the flooding issues in Delta state kick-off.

The construction of a storm drainage has kick-off in the Southern part of Nigeria. The project which is undertaken by Warri Uvwie and Environs Special Area Development Agency (WUEDA) will help result the flooding issues

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FLOOD GAVE WORKERS QUIT NOTICE IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA

FLOOD GAVE WORKERS QUIT NOTICE IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA

Old secretariat complex at Asaba, Delta State was flooded and it prevented workers from entering their offices

On Wednesday flood prevented Delta state civil servants from entering their offices at the old secretariat complex that is located on summit Road Asaba.

Newsmen reports that  the flood occurred due to the …

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