FEMD puts emergency response team on alert as heavy rainfall expected in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has alerted its search and rescue team over the heavy rainfall expected in parts of FCT that may lead to flooding.
The acting director-general of the department, Florence Wenegieme, stated this in a statement in Abuja on Monday.
Ms Wenegieme said the action followed the flood prediction by the National Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS) Centre, Federal Ministry of Environment, Abuja.
She said the FEWS Centre had predicted a likelihood of heavy rainfall from July 21 to July 25, which may lead to flooding in Mabushi District and the Kurudu area of the FCT.
She called on the facility maintenance and management department to desilt blocked manholes in Mabushi District to ensure free water flow in the event of heavy rain.
Ms Wenegieme also urged the Abuja Environmental Protection Board to clear all blocked drainages and evacuate waste in the district to mitigate the impact of flooding.
The DG also called on the Satellite Towns Development Department to clear all blocked drainages in Kurudu and evacuate solid waste dumped indiscriminately in the area.
“Residents should also heed FEMD early warnings to ensure the safety of lives and property and always use the 112 emergency toll-free number in the event of a disaster,” she added.
(NAN)
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