NGThe Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FCTEMA) has identified several high-risk communities within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) prone to flooding and initiated a preparedness campaign to mitigate potential disaster impacts. This initiative follows directives from the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, emphasizing early intervention, public awareness, and assessments of vulnerable areas. The campaign commenced in Gwagwalada Area Council with a stakeholders' meeting attended by local leaders and representatives from FCTEMA. According to Mr. Mark Nyam, Head of Forecasting, Response and Mitigation at FCTEMA, 33 states and the FCT are expected to face severe flooding this year due to climate change. High-risk areas include Gwagwalada, Abuja Municipal Area Council, Kuje, Kwali, and Abaji. Nyam clarified that flooding in Gwagwalada is primarily attributed to heavy runoff and human activities such as construction on waterways rather than dam operations. He emphasized the importance of avoiding construction along waterways and maintaining proper drainage systems. Community leaders called for preventive measures and structural interventions over post-disaster relief, and他们
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