Kaduna Agency Reviews Weather Alerts To Boost Flood Readiness

Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) yesterday convened the Strategic Flood Response Team to strengthen coordination after torrential rains displaced 545 households in Kaduna North local government area.

The agency’s executive secretary, Usman Mazadu, said the government’s immediate priority was to ensure that the displaced families received emergency shelter and relief assistance without delay.

He explained that the meeting aimed to review updated weather forecasts and advisories released by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) to guide practical response strategies.

He said the session was designed to ensure responders worked with current data, enabling emergency committees and units to deliver faster, coordinated and more effective interventions in flood-affected areas.

Mazadu said, “The weekly briefing is essential to our 2025 emergency plan, ensuring stakeholders work together to protect citizens’ lives, property and communities threatened by flooding.”

He stressed that the initiative demonstrated the government’s commitment to preparedness, adding that early warning systems, community sensitisation, and timely resource deployment would significantly reduce the risks faced by flood-prone households.

Mazadu further assured that relief materials were already being mobilised for the 545 displaced households, stating that ongoing assessments would guarantee timely support, restore hope and help victims rebuild their lives. (NAN)