Professor Babagana Zulum, the governor of Borno State, has calmed residents of Maiduguri by calming concerns about the Alau Dam’s rising water level, confirming that there is no cause for concern.
Residents in the state capital have become more concerned about potential flooding in flood-prone areas as a result of recent downpours.
Shortly after inspecting the Alau Dam’s ongoing reconstruction work, the governor made the statement.
Zulum expressed concern for his administration as a result of the widespread panic. He claimed that current assessments indicated that the situation was under control.
According to the engineering knowledge we currently have, the governor said, “We have come to the conclusion that there is no cause for alarm.”
He explained that new water channels had been constructed to lower the dam’s pressure, and that he had anticipated a 4 to 5 drop in the water level in the coming days.
No one has a foretelling of what will occur tomorrow, though. This program is being worked on and will continue to be monitored. He continued, “The contractor is doing a good job.”
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The governor also urged people to avoid constructing structures on waterways and blocking drainage systems in flood-prone areas.
The state’s residents should be very cautious, Zulum said, “Most importantly, I want to warn them to desist from building on waterways.”
He urged people to follow the law and take proactive flood prevention measures. He said, “You have to make sure you clean it whenever there is drainage in front of your home.”
Zulum made it clear that the state government would review the city’s master plan to identify and correct errors that might cause flooding to worsen.
He said, “We must go back to the drawing board, examine the master plan, and ensure that all tributaries and waterways are cleared to allow the main canal’s inflow,” adding that we must also check the master plan.
“We must put in place some very painful environmental standards, but I don’t think we have any other choice.”
Source: Channels TV
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