The National Emergency Management Agency NEMA has warned parents against allowing their children to play in the rain, especially in flood prone areas.
The Co-coordinator of NEMA, South-East zone, Fred Anusim, issued the warning during Early Warning sensitisation tour of Otuocha, Anambra East and Umueze Anam, Anambra West Local Government Areas today.
Anusim said the warning was necessary because flood waters could carry dangerous reptiles, such as snakes, scorpions and ants, among others.
He said the warning was also imperative, especially now that children were on holidays and usually tempted to play in flood waters during the rains.
Another NEMA official, Kennedy Ekeh, also advised participants to adopt proactive measures to prevent loss of lives in the event of flood in their communities.
