The Anambra State Government has alerted its residents to be prepared ahead of the forthcoming rainfalls and imminent flooding for the year.
The warning was contained in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information, Paul Nwosu, on Friday.
Nwosu, while enumerating measures to mitigate the effect of the looming flooding, listed high-risk communities including Ogbaru, Ayamelum, Anambra East, Anambra West, Onitsha North, Onitsha South, Awka North, Idemili South, Ekwusigo and Ihiala LGAs.
Anambra State was among the states in Nigeria that battled massive flooding in 2022, as over 300 communities in six local government areas were submerged underwater for several weeks while residents of the affected areas were relocated to various internally displaced person camps across the state.
According to Nwosu, The 2023 seasonal rainfall prediction and annual flood outlook by Nigerian Meteorological Agency and Nigerian Hydrological Service Agency have shown that there will be high rainfall across the country and flood this year.
He further urged residents to keep a family disaster kit which is an assemblage of essentials food, water, medications, touch lights, and blankets, that will last a family a few days in the event of a flood.
Nwosu warned residents to avoid wading or swimming in flood waters due to submerged logs, stones and the presence of dangerous reptiles.
He added that residents should avoid wet electrical equipment during flooding and also put off all electrical appliances to avoid electrocution. He said residents can call 112 for more inquiries.
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