The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a dire evacuation alert to residents of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, warning that the communities stands the chances of facing imminent danger, as the rising floodwaters threaten lives, homes, and livelihoods.
The alert follows a joint flood assessment mission by NEMA and the Federal Fire Service, Owerri Station, after residents raised alarm over unusual water levels across villages in the oil-rich area.