Adelani Adepegba, Abuja 

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency has advised residents of Kubwa, Gwagwa-Karimo, Kuje, Airport Road and Gwagwalada about possible flooding.

The Director-General of FEMA, Alhaji Abbas Idriss, in a statement in Abuja on Saturday, said that torrential rainfall had increased the water level at the Usuma Dam and spilled into the Usuma River channel.

It stated, “People along the Usuma Dam channel will experience an increase in the volume of water along the river channels.

“Areas to be affected are Kubwa, Gwagwa-Karimo, Kuje, Airport Road, Gwagwalada, among others.

“The situation is scary; FEMA is advising residents of the listed settlements to be wary of possible

flooding.”

The agency admonished residents to observe simple precautions “because not all floods are alike.”

FEMA added, “Some develop slowly, sometimes over a period of days. But flash floods can develop quickly, sometimes in just a minute and without any visible signs of rain.”

Idriss, therefore, enjoined communities to listen to the radio or television for information concerning the flood situation.

He also urged the residents of Kubwa and Kuje to be aware of streams, drainage channels, and other areas prone to sudden floods.

The director-general also cautioned residents against walking or driving through moving water.

“Call FEMA rescue team on 112 toll-fee emergency number for a prompt response,” the statement counselled.