Tag Archives: flooding

Hurricane Idalia hit the western coast of Florida as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday and is poised to cause major damage and destruction. We’ve already written about footage from coverage of Idalia, but now we’re getting a look at the crazy storm surge and the havoc it is wreaking …

Both the Wular Lake and Dal Lake (pictured here) are crucial for the Kashmir region’s flood management and livelihood generation, however, both are reducing in size with implications for water security. CREDIT: Athar Parvaiz/IPS by Athar Parvaiz (srinagar, india) Thursday, August 24, 2023 Inter Press Service SRINAGAR, INDIA, Aug 24 (IPS) …

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has listed 14 states and 31 communities that may witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding from July 4 – 8.   Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, NEMA’s Territorial Coordinator for Lagos Territorial Office, disclosed this in a statement released on Wednesday, July 5.    …

More crazy weather is hitting the country this week and Denver was the target on Thursday. The downtown area got absolutely clobbered by hail as a storm system passed through the city. The hail was so thick the aftermath looked like a snowstorm had hit town. Check some of these …

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has declared the 116 houses at the Trademore Estate in Lugbe, Abuja, a disaster zone that needs immediate action, barely two days after the area was submerged by flood.    The FCTA said it is considering evacuating people from the areas to prevent further …

Fort Lauderdale has been hit by an absolutely massive amount of rain in a 1-of-1,000-year storm. The city experienced 25.91 inches of rain in 24 hours. As you can imagine, the city is flooded to an incredible degree. The footage emerging from the city is incredible. Here’s a look at …

The Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Environment and Mineral Resources, Mr Charles Udoh, told NAN in Uyo that as part of measures, the state had inaugurated 8.4km flood control project worth 34 million Dollars. “Just in October, 2022, the State Government inaugurated a flood control project worth $34 million. “The project …

A Delta couple, Asiayei Enaibo and Emily Ekanpou, defied the flood currently ravaging Akparemogbene community and performed their traditional marriage rites.    The traditional marriage ceremony was held on Thursday, November 3, 2022, in Ayakoromo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state.    The couple and their guests took a boat to the platform …

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has reacted to a video clip of him dancing and jubilating despite the flood situation in the state. Naija News reports that residents expressed anger after the video of the governor dancing during the 11th annual thanksgiving of the state at the Ecumenical …

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Minister of Water Resources to lead and coordinate with the Ministries of Environment and Transportation as well as State Governments to come up with a comprehensive plan of action for preventing flood disasters in the country. According to reports, more than 600 people have …