Typhoon Dujuan has left at least nine people dead and four others missing in eastern Japan after torrential rain triggered major flooding and landslides across the Tokyo region. The storm, which moved along Japan’s Pacific coast on Monday, September 21, brought record rainfall to parts of the Kanto region before moving away from the country….
The Federal Government has issued a seven-day flood warning for 15 states, but the alert has already moved beyond forecasts in Lagos, where residents of several low-lying communities have been told to prepare for temporary relocation. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) warned of a high risk of riverine flooding from September 19 to 25,…
The Nepal floods have become one of the deadliest disasters in the region after a powerful flash flood swept through communities near the Nepal-China border. The latest reports put the death toll at more than 600, while nearly 3,000 people remain missing across Nepal and Tibet. The disaster was linked to an ice-rock avalanche in…
Abuja’s latest flooding has exposed a problem that goes beyond blocked drains. Senator Ireti Kingibe says the capital is gradually losing the very spaces designed to carry away excess water, as buildings and other developments spread into green areas, gullies, flood channels and flood plains. Speaking on ARISE News, Kingibe blamed developments approved under the…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned residents in several parts of the country to prepare for flash flooding as torrential rainfall increases the risk of sudden flooding. The warning comes amid Nigeria’s peak rainy season, when saturated soil, overwhelmed drainage systems and intense downpours can turn ordinary rainfall into a serious hazard. Recent NiMet…
The Federal Government has placed 17 states on flood alert, urging residents in vulnerable communities to evacuate immediately as rising river levels increase the risk of severe flooding over the next seven days. The warning was issued by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) in its latest National Flood Advisory covering July 21 to July…
Heavy rainfall has disrupted daily activities across several states in southern Nigeria, with residents in Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, Cross River and other parts of the region waking up to flooded roads, waterlogged communities and traffic congestion as the country enters the peak of its rainy season. The downpours, which began overnight in many areas, left…
As heavy rains continue across Nigeria, health experts and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have issued separate warnings urging residents to protect themselves from both health risks and the growing threat of flash flooding. Medical professionals have advised Nigerians against bathing with untreated rainwater, warning that it may contain pollutants, bacteria and fungi capable of…
Heavy rainfall has triggered widespread flooding across several parts of Lagos, leaving homes submerged, roads impassable and localized power outages in multiple communities as residents battled rising floodwaters. The latest downpour affected areas including Gbagada, Ikeja, Lekki, Maryland, Mushin, Ogudu, Oshodi, Agege, Alimosho and Obalende, disrupting traffic, businesses and daily activities. Several motorists were forced…
