The Ogun State Government has issued a flood alert to residents in riverbank and wetland communities across the state.

The areas likely to be affected include Akute, Alagbole, Isheri, Magboro, Makogi, Orimerunmu, Iro, Kajola, and parts of Abeokuta such as Lafenwa, Enugada, Adedotun, Iberekodo, Akin-Olugbade, and Ago-Odo.

The government said the overflow of the Ogun River was expected between October 20 and 3rd November 3.

In the alert released by the Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, the government linked the overflow to a controlled water release from Oyan Dam.

He explained that heavy rainfall in the northern part of the country had increased water flow into the dam.

According to him, this increase, combined with rising tidal levels, would force a release of water that could affect nearby communities.

Oresanya urged residents to remain cautious and take preventive measures to avoid loss of life and property.

The commissioner advised those living along the riverbank to stay away from flood-prone zones.

He also urged residents in wetland areas to move to higher ground or elevate their homes temporarily.

Oresanya noted that the state government had continued to dredge and open up more tributaries of the Ogun River.

He said this effort aims to ease pressure from the expected overflow.

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