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The Digest:

The Ogun State Government has issued an urgent 14-day flood alert, advising residents in multiple riverbank communities, including Magboro, Alagbole, and parts of Abeokuta, to prepare for potential relocation. Commissioner for Environment Ola Oresanya warned that controlled water releases from Oyan Dam, combined with heavy rainfall, will cause the Ogun River to overflow between October 20 and November 3.

Key Points:
  • Ogun State issued a 14-day flood alert for riverbank communities.
  • Affected areas include Magboro, Alagbole, Isheri, and parts of Abeokuta.
  • The alert results from controlled water releases from Oyan Dam and heavy rainfall.
  • Residents in wetlands are advised to move to higher ground immediately.
  • The state government has been dredging tributaries to ease water pressure.
  • Current water release is 12,000 million liters daily, lower than last year's 17,000.
  • Fish farmers in flood-prone areas are urged to harvest their stocks to avoid losses.
With climate change increasing flood risks, this proactive warning aims to prevent a repeat of past disasters while acknowledging the inevitability of seasonal overflows. Rising Waters.

Sources: Channels Television