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NiMeT DG warns of extreme flooding in subsequent few weeks

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The Director Normal/Chief Govt Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Company (NiMet), Prof Mansur Bako Matazu, on Monday, warned Nigerians to get ready for heavy rains within the subsequent two months.

Matazu, whereas talking on Channels Tv’s Dawn Day by day programme on Monday, mentioned each Nigerian ought to count on flooding which will wreak havoc throughout the nation within the subsequent few weeks.

Based on him, NiMeT had issued a number of warnings pertaining to flooding, and heavy downpours for Nigerians to take precautions, however sadly, many refused to take motion towards flooding.

He mentioned Nigerians have been within the behavior of dumping refuse in drainage channels and slicing down bushes, that are the principle causes of flooding.

He mentioned within the subsequent two weeks, there shall be elevated rainfall saying that July, August, and September are probably the most energetic intervals for flooding.

Matazu, whereas calling on folks residing in flood planes to evacuate instantly, mentioned there’s a world concern particularly because it pertains to local weather change, stressing
the necessity for Nigerians to take climate forecasts severely.