Maiduguri Submerged by Worst Flood in 30 Years, Thousands Displaced

A flood has submerged 70% of Maiduguri, displacing thousands of residents, with emergency services working around the clock to rescue those trapped. The flood, triggered by an overflow of Alau Dam after heavy rains, has affected key areas including the Shehu of Borno’s palace, the state secretariat, and the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. In response, the Borno State government has opened three Internally Displaced People (IDP) camps to provide shelter for those affected. President Bola Tinubu has called for immediate evacuation efforts, while the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) leads the rescue operations.
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[@ajibadeadedayo2552]

When problems arise, we often scramble for solutions. However, siltation is an inherent issue in dams, gradually reducing reservoir storage capacity. Was regular maintenance performed on this dam since its construction, including reservoir dredging, desilting of the outlet channel and Spillway maintenance. etc.
A dam breach analysis during the design phase would have recommended maintenance strategies to mitigate flood hazards. Unfortunately, Nigeria tends to neglect hydraulic structure maintenance. While climate change exacerbates issues, proper maintenance can still alleviate adverse community impacts. A dam of this magnitude requires at least: Monthly or quarterly inspections of the spillway, reservoir, and outlet channel conditions, regular dredging and desilting to maintain storage capacity, spillway maintenance to ensure safe overflow.

[@UyiJohn-n5o]

The money being shared is useless and will not help any body. Corruption will not make Govt to be proactive. Govt should arrange food supply to the victims.