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Several residents have taken to social media to share pictures and videos of their areas.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged residents of the state to observe safety precautions.
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Ibrahim Farinloye, acting assistant zonal coordinator, south-west zonal office, NEMA, said residents should avoid driving when flood covers half of vehicles’ tyres.
“Once the rainwater gets to half of the wheels it sweeps off your vehicle,” he said.
“Kindly park and move on to higher ground for safety.”
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Farinloye also advised that trekking should be avoided during downpours.
“The rainwater must have risen above our ankles, once it happens like this, the flood has the capacity to carry us off,” he added.
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