The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency FEMA, has advised residents of FCT to brace up for the critical weather condition in the coming days.
The Director General of FEMA Abbas Idriss who gave the advice in a release issued by the Agency said
the warning is coming in the wake of the forecast by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) of heavy rainfall in the coming days in FCT and some northern states.
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NiMet said for areas where thunderstorms are expected, strong winds are likely to precede the rains and as such, trees, electric poles, unsecured objects and weak buildings may be felled, so the public is advised to be cautious and stay in- doors especially during heavy rainfall to avoid being struck by lightning.
The FEMA Boss said he has placed the search and rescue team volunteers, and all other staff of the agency on high alerts to avert casualties.
According to the early warning issued by NiMet , “Thunderstorm cells are currently observed over the northern parts of the country including Borno, Taraba, Gombe, Bauchi and Kano
FEMA advises all business operators in the FCT to avail themselves of weather reports periodically for effective planning in their operations.
It added that moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash floods, which usually affects the residents of the FCT
The FEMA Boss charged Search and Rescue Team to take proactive measures to avert any loss of lives and property during this period.
He appealed to FCT residents to heed the early warnings and avoid anything that could lead to loss of lives or destruction of properties
Motorists were also advised not to drive through a pool of water, and residents
should avoid indiscriminate dumping of refuse as well as anything that could block the water ways.
The FEMA Boss also appealed on residents to join hands with the agency to ensure adequate protection of the environment in order to avoid the consequences of climate change.
He appreciated the contribution of all Stakeholders and appeal to them to do more as Disasters are fought by positive and impactful collaboration.
Idriss also urged residents to always use the 112 emergency toll-free number in the event of an emergency for prompt response.
