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Anambra Intensifies Effort to Curb Flooding, Erosion

Voice of Nigeria

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June 25, 2026

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The Anambra State Government has intensified efforts to tackle recurring flooding and gully erosion, identifying illegal developments on waterways and violations of physical planning regulations as major contributors to the environmental challenges facing communities across the state. The commitment was reaffirmed during a joint inspection of flood- and erosion-prone areas in Ogidi and Onitsha by [] The post Anambra Intensifies Effort to Curb Flooding, Erosion appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

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Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 9, 2026

Abia Govt pledges intervention as gully erosion devastates communities

Abia State Government has said that it is working diligently to intervene in the plight of erosion-ravaged communities across the state. Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna, gave the assurance to the indigenes of Amaewu Amamba Uzuakoli and Atta Emede Ibeku in Bende and Umuahia North LGAs, when he visited erosion-devastated communities in the areas. [] Abia Govt pledges intervention as gully erosion devastates communities

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 7, 2026

Flood Mitigation Task Force to demolish buildings blocking waterways in Damfa , Oyarifa and Tesa

The Flood Mitigation Task Force has earmarked several buildings obstructing natural waterways in Damfa, Oyarifa and around the Tesa Dam near Boundary Road for demolition as part of efforts to reduce flooding in the Greater Accra Region. The decision followed an inspection of key water retention ponds and flood-prone communities led by the Chairman of the Task Force, Brigadier General Forster Okae Yeboah.

The Suburban

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· Jul 8, 2026

Website comment: The science behind the flooding

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South Africa Today

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· Jul 6, 2026

R2M Water Infrastructure Project: Minister Pemmy Majodina Delivers Boreholes to KwaMhlanga

KWAHLANGA, MPUMALANGA — Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has officially commissioned a R2 million decentralized water infrastructure project, handing over four newly equipped boreholes to historically underserved communities in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga. The initiative marks a significant milestone in the government’s ongoing drive to eradicate regional water backlogs and provide sustainable access to clean drinking []

Nepal News

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· Jul 5, 2026

नारायणघाट–बुटवल सडकमा ‘क्यानोपी ब्रिज’ निर्माण

मध्यविन्दु (नवलपरासी) । नारायणघाट–बुटवल सडक विस्तार आयोजनाको पूर्वी खण्डमा नेपालमै पहिलोपटक बाँदरलगायत रुखमा बस्ने वन्यजन्तुलाई सडक सुरक्षित रूपमा वारपार गराउन ‘ओभरहेड क्यानोपी ब्रिज’ निर्माण गरिएको छ। जैविक विविधता संरक्षणलाई प्राथमिकता दिँदै नारायणघाट–बुटवल सडक आयोजना (पूर्वी खण्ड) अन्तर्गत नवलपरासी (बर्दघाट सुस्तापूर्व)को गैँडाकोट जङ्गलस्थित पितौजीमा उक्त संरचना निर्माण गरिएको हो । वन क्षेत्र हुँदै सडक विस्तार भएपछि []

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 1, 2026

Water disruption affects Berakas, Lambak areas

Water disruption affects Berakas, Lambak areas

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Related coverage for "Anambra Intensifies Effort to Curb Flooding, Erosion": Daily Post Nigeria — Abia Govt pledges intervention as gully erosion devastates communities. MyJoyOnline — Flood Mitigation Task Force to demolish buildings blocking waterways in Damfa , Oyarifa and Tesa. The Suburban — Website comment: The science behind the flooding. South Africa Today — R2M Water Infrastructure Project: Minister Pemmy Majodina Delivers Boreholes to KwaMhlanga. Nepal News — नारायणघाट–बुटवल सडकमा ‘क्यानोपी ब्रिज’ निर्माण. Borneo Bulletin — Water disruption affects Berakas, Lambak areas