Experts Blame Blocked Drainages For Floods In Bauchi

Experts have attributed floods in Bauchi State to blocked drainages and the prevalence of illegal structures.
To address the anomaly, the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has convened a stakeholders’ engagement to strengthen preparedness and response to the anticipated 2026 flooding in Bauchi State.
The meeting held in Bauchi, followed a prediction by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA), which listed Bauchi among the 17 states likely to experience flooding this year.
According to the forecast, about 1,841 communities, 145 schools, 101 health facilities and eight markets across nearly 20 local government areas are at risk.
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