Close Menu
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • News
  • Interviews
  • Events
  • Fashion
  • Article
  • Lifestyle
  • Movies & TV
  • Music
What's Hot

Court convicts man for hawking Naira notes in Lagos

APC national chairman Abdullahi Ganduje resigns

Solomon Adodo emerges as President of NYCN as council expels Sukubo, restructures leadership

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • News
  • Interviews
  • Events
  • Fashion
  • Article
  • Lifestyle
  • Movies & TV
  • Music
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest
DAILY BLAST
Contact
HOT TOPICS
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • News
  • Interviews
  • Events
  • Fashion
  • Article
  • Lifestyle
  • Movies & TV
  • Music
DAILY BLAST
You are at:Home»Uncategorized»Flood disaster hits Maiduguri after Alau Dam collapse
Uncategorized

Flood disaster hits Maiduguri after Alau Dam collapse

DailyblastBy DailyblastSeptember 10, 2024002 Mins Read
Share WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Telegram Copy Link
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email WhatsApp Copy Link

A catastrophic flood has swept through Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, following the collapse of the Alau Dam early Tuesday morning.

The dam, which had been at full capacity for the past week, gave way, unleashing torrents of water onto the city.

Related posts:

  1. FG issues flood alert as Cameroon releases water from Lagdo Dam into Nigeria
  2. National Grid collapse: This disaster and shame is failure of leadership – Peter Obi
  3. Flood disaster: State of emergency is not yet necessary – Minister of Water Resources
  4. Atiku to commence tour of flood disaster areas on Tuesday

The flood has severely impacted several neighborhoods, including Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin. Residents in these areas have been forced to evacuate their homes, seeking refuge on higher ground as the waters rise.

Videos that have surfaced on social media platforms have shown streets submerged, with many fleeing to escape the deluge.

The situation has been exacerbated by the release of wild animals from the state zoo, which were displaced by the floodwaters. Snakes, crocodiles, and ostriches have reportedly been seen roaming the streets, adding to the chaos and danger for residents.

Usman Tar, the State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, issued a flood alert on Tuesday, advising immediate evacuation for those living along riverbanks.

Tar emphasised the urgency of the situation, urging residents to follow designated evacuation routes for their safety.

“Due to the unusually high volume of water this year, we urge all the residents living along the river bank to take immediate action to protect themselves and their properties. The Alau Dam water has breached another channel, causing further destruction to farms and threatening to inundate additional areas.”

The current flood crisis recalls a similar disaster in 1994 when the Alau Dam collapse led to widespread devastation, with nearly half of Maiduguri submerged.

The ongoing situation remains critical, with emergency services and local authorities working to manage the impact and provide aid to those affected.

Chioma Kalu

Post Views: 253
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Telegram WhatsApp Copy Link
Previous ArticleStop persecuting our members, ASUU tells Sanwo-Olu, Soludo, others
Next Article (Video) Innoson produces first electric vehicle in Nnewi
Dailyblast

Related Posts

26 arrested over Benue attack – IGP

June 25, 2025

Abuja Pastor Amos Isah in police custody over alleged rape of 14-year-old girl

June 23, 2025

Meet Professor Nasir Hassan-Wagini who sell vegetables in the market

June 23, 2025
Add A Comment

Comments are closed.

Recent Posts
  • Court convicts man for hawking Naira notes in Lagos June 27, 2025
  • APC national chairman Abdullahi Ganduje resigns June 27, 2025
  • Solomon Adodo emerges as President of NYCN as council expels Sukubo, restructures leadership June 27, 2025
  • Police confirm identity of lifeless woman in Uyo June 27, 2025
  • Obi of Onitsha Igwe Achebe suspends President of Otu Odu Onicha June 27, 2025
Top Posts

(Video) female prison officer filmed having sex with inmate in London prison

June 29, 20241,424 Views

UNN suspends lecturer for allegedly impregnating four students

February 17, 20253,161 Views

(Photos) Blood bath in Ihiala as gunmen kill billionaire businessman, seven others while preparing for mother’s burial

January 2, 2025673 Views
Latest Reviews
Most Popular

(Video) female prison officer filmed having sex with inmate in London prison

June 29, 20241,424 Views

UNN suspends lecturer for allegedly impregnating four students

February 17, 20253,161 Views

(Photos) Blood bath in Ihiala as gunmen kill billionaire businessman, seven others while preparing for mother’s burial

January 2, 2025673 Views
Our Picks

Court convicts man for hawking Naira notes in Lagos

APC national chairman Abdullahi Ganduje resigns

Solomon Adodo emerges as President of NYCN as council expels Sukubo, restructures leadership

© 2025
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.