Nigeria's hydrological services agency has warned of potential flooding in 11 states after neighbouring Cameroon said it was starting to release water from one of its largest dams following recent heavy rainfall in West and Central Africa.

The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, has urged residents in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer locations immediately, as the release of water from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam into Nigeria poses a heightened flood risk in parts of the country.

Nigeria’ has warned of possible flooding in 11 states following the release of water from a dam in neighboring Cameroon.

Stay informed as Nigeria's Federal Government alerts 11 states about the controlled water release from Cameroon's Lagdo Dam. Learn about the potential flood risks.

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has announced that water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon has been released into the River Niger and River Benue in Nigeria’s North Central region.

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, has urged states along the Benue River to increase their vigilance. The call is coming following the

The agency listed States that may be affected with increase in flow levels of major rivers in Nigeria and possible flooding as a result of release of water from Lagdo Dam to include Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Edo, Delta, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Rivers.

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