Nigeria, Aug. 18 -- Already, some communities in Sokoto State have begun experiencing flooding, windstorms and related disasters, heightening concerns raised in recent forecasts by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet).

The agency had warned of likely heavy downpours and advised residents to clear drainage channels, avoid floodwaters, relocate from high-risk areas, and adopt preventive measures.

In Sokoto, the Special Adviser to Governor Ahmad Aliyu on State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Alhaji Aminu Liman-Bodinga, said the government had strengthened collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), police, fire services, civil defence, the army, and the Red Cross to enhance preparedness. He said flood-pron...