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The Digest:

The Federal Ministry of Environment’s Early Warning Center has issued a fresh flood alert for nine northern states, including Adamawa, Bauchi, and Kano.

Key Points:
  • The Federal Ministry of Environment issued a new flood warning.
  • The alert is for nine northern states, including Adamawa and Borno.
  • Heavy rainfall may lead to flooding from August 25 to 29.
  • Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina are on red alert.
  • Other states include Sokoto, Zamfara, and Adamawa.
  • The alert lists specific towns at risk, like Mubi, Ngala, and Azare.
  • The warning is a follow-up to a previous alert issued last week.

The repeated warnings highlight the persistent threat of flooding. This continuous monitoring is critical to help vulnerable communities prepare for The Rising Tide and minimize potential damage.

Sources: Daily Trust