He also called on members of the public to clear blocked drains in their areas.
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has placed its search and rescue team on high alert following expected rains in FCT and neighbouring states
A segment of the Samsung building under construction at Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2, by Banex Junction, Abuja, has collapsed
FEMD’s DG said the action followed the flood prediction by the National Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS) Centre, Federal Ministry of Environment, Abuja.
She appealed to developers to strictly follow the building code and avoid the use of substandard materials.
Following the flood prediction, Ms Wenegieme said FCT might experience river flooding from its surrounding states – Kogi, Kaduna, Niger, and Nasarawa.
The FEMD DG said the assessment revealed that residents had built houses on waterways and floodplains while drainages were blocked in Jahi and Gishiri.
