The Federal Government has issued a warning of potential flooding across 19 states and 76 locations due to heavy rainfall expected between August 5 and August 9, 2025.
The forecast was released on Tuesday, August 5, by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre under the Federal Ministry of Environment. Residents and stakeholders in the affected areas are urged to take immediate precautionary measures to minimize the impact of flooding.
The states and locations at risk 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, Kafancha, 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
The Ministry of Environment has advised all residents, local authorities, and relevant organizations to remain vigilant and prepare for possible flooding during this period.
