Heavy Rain Alert: FG Warns of Five-Day Flood Risk Across 19 States, Urges Precaution

The Federal Government has issued a serious flood warning to residents in 19 states and 76 locations across Nigeria, forecasting five days of heavy rainfall that could lead to significant flooding.

According to the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre under the Federal Ministry of Environment, the alert is based on weather predictions from August 5 to August 9, 2025. Communities in the affected areas are advised to take urgent precautionary measures to protect lives and property.

The Centre called on local authorities, emergency responders, and residents to remain on high alert and prepare for possible flooding, especially in flood-prone regions.

“The expected rainfall intensity in these areas is likely to cause flooding. People living in these zones should take early action to stay safe,” the agency warned.

 States and Locations Likely to Experience Flooding:

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

 What Residents Should Do:

Clear drainage and gutters around homes and communities

Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters

Move to higher ground if in flood-prone areas

Listen to updates from local authorities and emergency services

Protect important documents and valuables