The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has placed its emergency response team on high alert over an anticipated heavy to moderate rainfall on Sunday. Idriss said that a weather forecast by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMET), had indicated that FCT and its neighbouring states would experience heavy to moderate rainfall on Sunday. He added that the forecast also predicted moderate to heavy rains in parts of Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Plateau and Taraba. To ensure a quick and effective emergency response, Idriss said that the agency had placed its search and rescue team on high alert. He appealed to residents to heed to the early warning and avoid driving or wading into a pool of water during the rains.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 22, 2023 11:52 UTC