Abia State Launches 17 Local Emergency Committees to Mitigate Flood Risks
Abia State has reactivated emergency committees in all 17 local government areas ahead of the rainy season. Residents are urged to avoid dumping waste in drains and keep surroundings clean to reduce flood threats. The Commissioner for Environment warned that climate change is already affecting communities with shifting rainfall and rising temperatures. He said proactive measures like clearing drainage channels and responsible waste disposal remain the best defence against flooding. Public awareness campaigns are running across radio, community meetings and road walks. The government will also prepare temporary shelters and coordinate with development partners to support vulnerable communities if severe flooding occurs. Officials called for nature-based solutions like widespread tree planting and discouraged indiscriminate felling. They stressed that protecting the environment is a shared responsibility crucial for the safety and wellbeing of future generations.
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