The Osun State government has said it will release water from its dams to avoid collapse of the structures.
In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Sunday Akere, the government called on residents not to panic, particularly when they witness flood in communities hosting the dams.
Akere said: "Weather experts have predicted heavy rainfall as the rainy season gradually ends.
"And if the government refuses to allow the excess water to be released gradually, the heavy volume of water flow from the dams may lead to dangerous flood."
The commissioner said the heavy rainfall witnessed in the past weeks have led to excess water lodging inside the dams, warning that if the water is not released it may lead to terrible flooding.
He added that residents of Ede, Iwo, Ejigbo, Okinni and many communities around where there are dams should be aware that little floods may occur when the water would be released.
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