Nigeria, Cameroon and Lagdo Dam
Nigeria warns of possible flooding as Cameroon releases water from dam
Nigeria’ has warned of possible flooding in 11 states following the release of water from a dam in neighboring Cameroon
In Nigeria's food belt, fears of another flood as Cameroon opens dam
Nigerian farmer Enoch Fater has barely slept in the last few days after water levels started rising at his paddy rice farm and in a major river nearby, pointing to impending floods in Benue state, a major food producer in the central belt.
FG warns Nigerians to relocate as Cameroon releases Lagdo Dam’s waters
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, said yesterday that water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon, has been released into Rivers Niger and Benue.
NIHSA Issues Flood Warning Ahead of Lagdo Dam Water Release
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a warning to the public that the Authority of Lagdo Dam in Cameroon has informed the Agency that the dam management will begin regulated water releases at the rate of 100m% (8,640,000m/day) starting from September 17th.
Nigeria flags flood risk in 11 states as Cameroon releases dam water
Nigeria's hydrological services agency has warned of potential flooding in 11 states after neighbouring Cameroon said it was starting to release water from one of its largest dams following recent heavy rainfall in West and Central Africa.
Nigeria: Lagdo Dam - Taraba Residents Flee As Water Submerges Farmlands
Residents of towns and villages along river Benue in Taraba State have started relocating and harvesting their crops as water begins to submerge farms following the release of water from Lagdo Dam in Cameroon Republic.
JUST-IN: Federal Gov’t Alerts On Cameroon’s Plan To Release Water From Lagdo Dam
The Nigeria Hydrological Service Agency (NIHSA) has alerted on the planned water releases from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon.
JUST IN: FG alerts on Lagdo dam water release
The statement noted that the authorities of the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon will initiate controlled water releases starting today, 17 September 2023. It said the water discharge is anticipated to progressively escalate to 1000m³/s over the next seven days based on the inflow from the upstream Garoua River.
Nigeria Issues Flood Warnings As Cameroon Begins Controlled Releases From Lagdo Dam”
Following announcements from Cameroon regarding regulated water releases from the Lagdo Dam. Nigerian authorities issued flood
How water from Cameroon Lagdo dam fit worsen Nigeria flood
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Nigeria: Why Cameroon's Lagdo Dam Releases Cause Devastating Floods in Nigeria
The release of water from Cameroon's Lagdo Dam has been a major concern in Nigeria for years, as it directly impacts states along the River Benue.
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Lagdo Dam: Benue prepared to weather flooding challenges – Alia
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Lagdo dam: FG propose to build five buffer dams to contain incessant floodings
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Why Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam releases cause devastating floods in Nigeria
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Lagdo Dam: NOA boss orders massive sensitisation in frontline states
The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has directed the Agency’s Community ...