Jigawa communities adopt emergency plans to mitigate flood risks

Communities identified arsenic astir susceptible to flooding successful Jigawa State person taken proactive measures to trim the interaction of the anticipated floods predicted for the 2026 rainy season.

The determination follows forecasts by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), which listed 15 section authorities areas successful Jigawa State arsenic flood-prone this year.

Among the frontline communities successful Hadejia, Auyo and Miga Local Government Areas, residents person developed a Community Emergency Response Plan (CERP) aimed astatine protecting lives, livelihoods and spot during emergencies.

The effect plans were launched by the Nigerian Red Cross Society and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), with enactment from the European Union Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid, and formally presented to assemblage leaders during a stakeholders’ gathering held successful Auyo Local Government Area.

The affected communities stay highly exposed to seasonal flooding, which often destroys farmlands, displaces families and disrupts economical activities.

The recently developed plans outline cardinal actions to beryllium taken before, during and aft flooding, including preparedness strategies, exigency effect procedures, aboriginal betterment measures and demobilisation processes.

Stakeholders said the documents are designed to empower section populations wit...