By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro
The Federal Government has issued a nationwide alert, warning of heavy rainfall expected to last five days — from August 5 to 9 — which could trigger flooding in 76 locations across 19 states.
The alert, released on Tuesday by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre under the Federal Ministry of Environment, urged residents and relevant authorities to take immediate precautionary steps to mitigate risks.
This warning follows recent devastating floods in Ogun and Gombe states, with other states like Lagos, Plateau, Anambra, and Delta also reporting significant flood-related damage.
According to the centre’s prediction, the states and areas likely to be affected include:
Akwa Ibom: Edor, Eket, Ikom, Oron, Upenekang
Bauchi: Tafawa-Balewa, Azare, Jama’are, Kari, Misau, Jama’a
Ebonyi: Abakaliki, Echara, Ezilo
Cross River: Ogoja, Edor, Obubra
Nasarawa: Keana, Keffi, Wamba
Benue: Agaku, Buruku, Gboko, Igumale, Ito, Katsina-Ala, Ugba, Vande-Ikya
Kaduna: Jaji, Kafanchan, Birnin-Gwari, Zaria
Katsina: Bindawa, Bakori, Daura, Funtua
Kebbi: Bagudo, Birnin-Kebbi, Bunza, Gwandu, Jega, Kalgo, Kamba, Kangiwa, Shanga, Ribah, Sakaba, Saminaka, Yelwa, Gauri-Banza
Kano: Bebeji, Gezawa, Gwarzo, Kano, Karaye, Tundun-Wada, Wudil, Kunchi
Niger: Kontagora, Rijau, Ringim
Plateau: Mangu
Taraba: Donga, Takum
Jigawa: Diginsa, Gumel, Dutse, Gwaram, Hadejia, Miga
Yobe: Machina, Potiskum
Zamfara: Anka
Sokoto: Sokoto, Wamakko
Borno: Biu
Gombe: Bajoga
Flooding remains a persistent seasonal disaster in Nigeria. In 2024 alone, floods affected 31 states, resulting in hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries, and displacing over 1.2 million people.
Authorities have reiterated the need for vigilance and community preparedness, as weather patterns continue to intensify.
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