In view of the ongoing flooding in some parts of Nigeria, especially in Lokoja,Kogi state, with enormous unpalatable consequences, an anonymous writer has offered tips on how to survive the natural disaster.
This is especially in respect to the motoring public.
He advised:”Driving through floodwaters can be fatal. If you must venture out, here’s what you should know to stay safe”.
“First and foremost, do not drive through floodwaters, even if the water does not look deep. If a road is flooded, turn around and find an alternate route”.
“It takes just 12 inches of flowing water to carry off a small car, (and) 18 to 24 inches for larger vehicles,” the US National Weather Service warns.
“The water may also be hiding washed-out road surfaces, electrical wires, debris or other dangerous objects.
“More than half of all flooding deaths nationally occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water, according to the weather service.
“If you’re on foot, you should also avoid flood waters, the weather service adds. Six inches of fast-moving floodwater can knock an adult down. Floodwaters may also contain downed power lines that could still electrocute a person”.
The Reporters gathered that flooding in most parts is triggered by the release of water from Lagdo dam in Cameron as well as that of Shiroro and Kainji dama in Nigeria recently.
Some of the victims, who spoke with our Correspondent in Lokoja on Sunday, described the week-long development as worrisome, noting that it has defied substantial receding.
They renewed their solicite for more relief materials, to cushion the effect of the natural disaster.
Our Correspondent reports that roads blocked by the flood in Lokoja remained as at Saturday with accompanying sour social and economic consequences.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
