NEMA warns of massive flooding as Cameroon opens Lagdo Dam soon

There has been a warning about impending flooding on the Benue River’s banks, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

CLEARVIEW TELEVISION was shown a letter dated August 21 that contained a warning from the minister of foreign affairs.

The Cameroonian government intends to “open the flood gates of the Lagdo Dam on the Benue River in the coming days,” according to the letter, which was signed by Umar Salisu, the ministry’s director of African affairs.

Heavy rains “around the dam catchment area in Northern Cameroon” are the reason for this.

Salisu claims that “only modulated variable small amount of water at a time” will be released by Cameroonian authorities.

“This is in order to mitigate and avoid damages that the released water may cause along the River Benue basin in both Cameroon and in Nigeria.”

“In view of the above, it would be appreciated if the esteemed agency takes all the necessary proactive steps and actions that will mitigate the damage as well as sensitize the populace living in such areas for vigilance and all necessary precautions,” the letter added. 

Therefore, the ministry asked NEMA to take preventative action to minimize damages.

NEMA pleaded with the locals in the impacted areas to maintain their composure and heed the authorities’ orders.