The rainfall that began in the early hours of Saturday has caused delays in the arrival and distribution of electoral materials across several areas in the Edo Central Senatorial District. This district encompasses five local government areas (LGAs): Esan South-East, Igueben, Esan North-East, Esan West, and Esan Central. The region is anticipated to be … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across various regions in Nigeria from Sunday to Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to the outlook released on Saturday, northern states—including Borno, Jigawa, Taraba, Adamawa, Bauchi, and Gombe—will experience thunderstorms in the morning on Sunday, with stormy conditions … Read more
There was excitement in Epe as Surah Animashaun’s de-flooding measures kicked off. Eko Hot Blog reports that in anticipation of heavy rainfall and clogged drainage channels, Chairman Hon. Princess Surah Animashaun FHTI ordered continuous clearing. EDITOR’S PICKS UAE Disowns Website Requesting N640,000 Fee For Visa Application – Report Tinubu Appoints New Head Of Service. Here’s … Read more
Lagos is known for experiencing high degrees of rainfall yearly. This excessive rainfall often leads to flooding in Nigeria’s commercial capital. The state is now warning residents that there will “more than normal rainfall” in 2024. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government has announced that the state is expected to experience “more than … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has unveiled its 2024 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), indicating a delayed commencement of the rainy season across various parts of the country. This key forecast was announced by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, during a presentation held in Abuja on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a flood alert for 14 states and 31 communities. In a statement on Tuesday, the Lagos territorial coordinator of NEMA, Ibrahim Farinloye, said the concerned areas may witness heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding from July 4 to 8. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
FG has revealed why some states are currently experiencing floods. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has revealed that some states are experiencing flooding due to constant torrential rainfall. This online media platform gathered that the Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, said this during the 2023 budget defence of the ministry at … Read more
The city of Ilorin, the Kwara capital, recorded its first rainfall of the year on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the heavy downpour, which lasted over an hour, was a welcome relief for residents who had experienced hot weather condition in the past few months. Some of the areas which witnessed … Read more
Asks states to implement measures that will ameliorate impact of heavy downpour The federal government on Sunday issued a redflag warning to 28 states that will experience heavy rainfall before the year ends. Sadiya Umar Farouq, minister of humanitarian affairs, disaster management and social development, Sadiya Umar issued the warning in a statement. She tasked … Read more
-LASG said residents should rest assured that irrespective of the volume of the rainfall, it would flow through the drains to discharge into the various channels -The govt reminded the people on zero tolerance for indiscriminate dumping of refuse, warning against acts that could aggravate flooding such as depositing of refuse in drains -Lagosians residing … Read more