00:0014 of Nigeria's 36 states were put on flood alert on Wednesday as authorities warned of the risk of moderate
00:07flooding over the next few days.
00:10The country's Hydrological Services Agency urged residents in high-risk zones along major river channels to relocate, clear drainage channels
00:20and avoid crossing flooded roads.
00:23It also called on state governments to strengthen emergency warning systems, activate evacuation plans and increase public awareness.
00:34Nigeria's rainy season usually lasts for about six months, starting in March and intensifying from mid-May, particularly in the
00:43country's north.
00:44Flooding happens almost every year, but experts say climate change is leading to intense and unpredictable rainfall, overwhelming drainage infrastructure
00:55and the land's capacity to absorb water.
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