Key goals
- Enhanced food security early warning system.
- Flood and extreme weather warnings especially in urban areas and along Niger and Komadougou rivers in place.
- Capacity development among stakeholders involved in early warning in particular civil protection, municipal councils, and population in areas prone to flash floods.
Key results
- 12 ten-day bulletins produced by the national hydrology agency ensured populations along the Niger River, its tributaries, and the Komadougou Yobé River had timely information to better anticipate, prepare and protect against flooding during the rainy season.
- 5 monthly hydrology bulletins and 2 information notes on Guinea floods (floods happened when the river flow coming from Guinea arrived in Niger) and along the Niger River were also issued.
- 6 daily weather bulletins are being produced each week by the national Met Service with improved quality and a more user-friendly format.
- 3 flood awareness TV spots based on ones made in 2020 through CREWS were produced by the Humanitarian Affairs Ministry and broadcast.
- National communication strategy and its plan of action developed on floods response made by the minister of humanitarian action and the communication strategy against the occupation of flood zones and promoting their sustainable use in 8 major cities of Niger.
- CREWS added value on Gender-responsive, multiplier, people-centered: Training 600 women leaders in Niger on early warning and disaster risk and response was to build community resilience with knowledge.
