Residents of flood prone and wetland areas across Ogun State have been advised to temporarily make provision for safe environments to avoid severe impact of flooding in the areas.
The Special Adviser to the Ogun state Governor on Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya gave the advice in Abeokuta in a statement issued on the flood threats across the country.
The special adviser listed flood prone communities to be affected by flood in Abeokuta to imclude Gbangba, Ijaye, Ijeun Tuntun, Isale-Oja, and Kuto.
Other listed communities prone to flood in Abeokuta include Amolaso, Ijeja, Adedotun, Ago-Ika, Enugada, Totoro, Onikoko and Adigbe.
The statement also listed other floor prone communities in ogun state to include Ofada, Magboroas well as Owa River Course and Yemule River Course in Ijebu Ode among others.
The government also advised Farmers around the wetlands and river banks across the state to complete their harvesting on time to avert loss of their livestock and crops to flooding.
Mr. Ola Oresanya also urged pedestrian and motorists to be cautious on the road while walking and driving to avoid accidents as the roads will witness high volume of storm water that will subside within minutes.
Wale Oluokun
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