Dam collapse causes heavy flooding in northern Nigeria

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Crocodiles and snakes ‘washed into communities’ as flood hits Nigerian zoo ► www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/sep/10/nigeria-floods-borno-alua-dam-maiduguri

[@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.

[@emmanuelxavier8507]

Save mullaperiyar dam @kerala, India.

[@HarryTruman34]

When bro forgot to turn off the sink:

[@avinashluha188]

how many country ready for Climate change catastophic Flood ,Drought . ? i think country s are busy in politics rather then climate sustanable devlopment 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳

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