The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department has activated its Search and Rescue Team in anticipation of heavy rainfall and potential flooding in parts of the FCT.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, acting Director-General, Mrs. Florence Wenegieme, the move follows a flood prediction by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre.
The Centre forecasts heavy rainfall from July 21 to July 25, which may lead to flooding in Mabushi District and Kurudu area.
Wenegieme said that the action followed the flood prediction by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre, Federal Ministry of Environment, Abuja.
She said that the FEWS Centre had predicted a likelihood of heavy rainfall from July 21 to July 25, which may lead to flooding in Mabushi District and Kurudu area of the FCT.
She called on the Facility Maintenance and Management Department to desilt blocked manholes in Mabushi District to ensure the free flow of water in the event of heavy rain.
Wenegieme also urged the Abuja Environmental Protection Board to clear all blocked drainages and evacuate waste in the district to mitigate the impact of flooding.
The acting D-G also called on the Satellite Towns Development Department to clear all blocked drainages in Kurudu and also evacuate solid waste, dumped indiscriminately in the area.
“Residents should also heed to FEMD early warnings to ensure the safety of lives and property and always use the 112 emergency toll-free number in the event of a disaster,” she added.
