NEMA Warns Lagosians against Severe Weather And Unprecedented Heavy Rainfall Today

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has warned residents in Lagos and in the Southern parts of the country against severe weather which may result in unprecedented heavy rainfall. 

NEMA spokesperson, Ibrahim Farinloye, said the early warning is based on alerts received from the African Centre of Meterological Applications for Development based in Niamey, Niger Republic. 

He said:

“In Nigeria, Lagos and its environs are expected to experience torrential rainfall from about 50 mm 24h: Confidence medium means that all stakeholders must be prepared to take all precautionary steps against leaving the warning unattended. 

“On this premise, NEMA is passionately imploring all segments of Nigerian society in the southern part of Nigeria to steps against exposing themselves to the dangers at hand,”

“Those living in the flood plains should relocate to higher (areas) when they are experiencing heavy accumulation of flood water

"NEMA is also using this medium to warn parents sending their wards on any errands while the rain is falling as well as stop dumping of refuse on the drain,” the statement said.

I case of emergency, NEMA advised residents to call the agency's emergency numbers - 080022636432; 08160581814; 08067715203 or any Police station nearest to you.
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