The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) in a statement signed by Executive Secretary, Dr Mohammed Goje Damaturu identified the LGAs are Nguru, Bade, Karasuwa, Jakusko, Yusufari, Geidam, Tarmuwa, Bursari, Machina, Gujba and Fune.
The Yobe State government has alerted its residents to expect floods in nine Local Government Areas of the state due to impending release of water from Dadinkowa and Lagdo dams.
The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) in a statement signed by Executive Secretary, Dr Mohammed Goje Damaturu identified the LGAs are Nguru, Bade, Karasuwa, Jakusko, Yusufari, Geidam, Tarmuwa, Bursari, Machina, Gujba and Fune.
According to him, the release of water from the two dams would add to the predicaments of residents of the areas, who were already affected by recent flood triggered by days of torrential rain.
He advised residents of the areas to take precautionary measures, including moving to higher grounds to save their lives and property.
The statement reads in part; “Yobe has experienced significant flooding between April 15 and Sept. 9 2024, causing widespread devastation across several local government areas.
“This advisory serves as an early warning alert for further flooding due likely impending discharge of water from Dadinkowa dam, Hadeja-Jama’are River, River Kamodugu, and Lagdo dam in Cameroon.”
“Stay informed by regularly listening to updates from traditional leaders, local government authorities and the state emergency management agency. Keep emergency contact details handy for quick access to response services," he added.