- Nigerian states are mobilizing emergency shelters in anticipation of flooding from the imminent release of water from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam
- Authorities have identified 11 states at risk and are setting up temporary settlements and relief efforts for affected residents
- Awareness campaigns and emergency measures, including the deployment of speedboats, are underway to ensure public safety and preparedness
In response to the imminent release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon into the River Niger and River Benue, Nigerian states along the flood path are mobilizing to establish temporary shelters for affected residents.
On Tuesday, the Federal Government alerted Nigerians to the Cameroonian authorities’ plan to release water from the Lagdo Dam.
