And to confirm the word, Flood has taken over some parts of Lagos expecially Egbeda-Idimu area ofollowing a downpour on Thursday.
Also, according to official reports from the federal government, the heavy rainfall could cause planes to overshoot runways,bridges washed off among others. This year’s rainy season and other weather conditions are likely to cause major disruptions in the country which will affect citizens’ health and infrastructure in key sectors.
Roads, bridges and other key infrastructure as well as communities may be washed away, while disease epidemics may break out in many communities.
The aviation sector is not left out as airplanes may skid off runways and cause major catastrophes.
The warning is contained in a document prepared and made available to Saturday PUNCH by the panel, which is chaired by the National Emergency Management Agency.
It also warned that severe flooding would likely wash away farms and lead to the destruction of livestock, thus causing severe hunger in the land. In addition, it predicted that severe weather might worsen malaria, cholera and other water-borne diseases, and escalate depression among Nigerians.
The warning was given in the 2023 climate-related disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies. The document indicated that the agency developed the early warning messages in collaboration with several stakeholders, including representatives of about 22 ministries, departments and agencies.
