Flood alert: NEMA warns of rising water level in Adamawa communities.
The National Emergency Management Agency warned that the water level at Bakin Kogi, Jimeta, in Adamawa State, has surpassed the warning threshold of 6.0 meters.
NEMA stated this on X on Wednesday.
According to the agency, the current discharge rates from upstream sources exceed 3,222 m³/s, posing a heightened risk of overbank flooding.
“As of 13th August 2025, the water level at Bakin Kogi, Jimeta, has surpassed the warning threshold of 6.0 meters.
“Current discharge rates from upstream sources exceed 3,222 m³/s, posing a heightened risk of overbank flooding.
“Low-lying areas of Jimeta and surrounding flood prone communities are under immediate threat,” NEMA stated.
It, however, said the NEMA Yola Operations Office is closely monitoring the situation and has activated coordination with Disaster Response Units, and other relevant stakeholders to prepare for possible evacuation and relief operations.
“Some displaced persons have already sought refuge at Limawa and Gwadabawa Secondary Schools. Residents in high-risk areas are strongly advised to remain alert and heed official safety instructions,” it added.
Recently, the devastating flood that swept through parts of Adamawa State on Sunday, left dozens many of them children missing and hundreds displaced.
The National Emergency Management Agency warned that the water level at Bakin Kogi, Jimeta, in Adamawa State, has surpassed the warning threshold of 6.0 meters.
NEMA stated this on X on Wednesday.
According to the agency, the current discharge rates from upstream sources exceed 3,222 m³/s, posing a heightened risk of overbank flooding.
“As of 13th August 2025, the water level at Bakin Kogi, Jimeta, has surpassed the warning threshold of 6.0 meters.
“Current discharge rates from upstream sources exceed 3,222 m³/s, posing a heightened risk of overbank flooding.
“Low-lying areas of Jimeta and surrounding flood prone communities are under immediate threat,” NEMA stated.
It, however, said the NEMA Yola Operations Office is closely monitoring the situation and has activated coordination with Disaster Response Units, and other relevant stakeholders to prepare for possible evacuation and relief operations.
“Some displaced persons have already sought refuge at Limawa and Gwadabawa Secondary Schools. Residents in high-risk areas are strongly advised to remain alert and heed official safety instructions,” it added.
Recently, the devastating flood that swept through parts of Adamawa State on Sunday, left dozens many of them children missing and hundreds displaced.
Flood alert: NEMA warns of rising water level in Adamawa communities.
The National Emergency Management Agency warned that the water level at Bakin Kogi, Jimeta, in Adamawa State, has surpassed the warning threshold of 6.0 meters.
NEMA stated this on X on Wednesday.
According to the agency, the current discharge rates from upstream sources exceed 3,222 m³/s, posing a heightened risk of overbank flooding.
“As of 13th August 2025, the water level at Bakin Kogi, Jimeta, has surpassed the warning threshold of 6.0 meters.
“Current discharge rates from upstream sources exceed 3,222 m³/s, posing a heightened risk of overbank flooding.
“Low-lying areas of Jimeta and surrounding flood prone communities are under immediate threat,” NEMA stated.
It, however, said the NEMA Yola Operations Office is closely monitoring the situation and has activated coordination with Disaster Response Units, and other relevant stakeholders to prepare for possible evacuation and relief operations.
“Some displaced persons have already sought refuge at Limawa and Gwadabawa Secondary Schools. Residents in high-risk areas are strongly advised to remain alert and heed official safety instructions,” it added.
Recently, the devastating flood that swept through parts of Adamawa State on Sunday, left dozens many of them children missing and hundreds displaced.
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