The Federal Government has warned of potential flooding in 21 States and 123 locations. including seven high-risk states due to five days of rainfall from September 4-8, 2024.
It also listed seven states that will likely be severely affected as Benue, Kogi, Anambra, Delta, Imo, Rivers, and Bayelsa.
The FG said the identified locations and environs would likely witness rainfall that may lead to flood from September 4-8, 2024.
The States and locations are Adamawa State (Mubi, Shelleng, Demsa, Numan, Song, Wuro Bokki, Natubi, Mayo Belwa, Jimeta, Gbajili, Ganye, A Farkumo, Abba Kumbo); Benue State (Udoma, Ugbokpo, Ugbokolo, Ukpiam, Otobi, Otukpo, Mbapa, Makurdi, Gbajimba, Gogo, Abinsi); Bauchi State (Azare, Jamaare, Itas, Misau, Tafawa-Balewa); Kogi State (Ugwalawo, Idah, Ibaji, Wara, Omala, Bassa, Ajaokuta), Borno State (Biu, Maiduguri, Briyel); Nasarawa State (Ado, Mararaba, Udeni, Rukubi, Ajima, Odogbo); Gombe State (Nafa?a, Gombe, Bajoga); Kwara State (Kosubosu, Kaiama), Jigawa State (Dutse, Gumel, Ringim); Oyo State (Kishi).
Other states are Kaduna State (Kachia, Zaria, Kauru, Jaji), Edo State (Udochi, Agenebode); Kano State (Sumaila, Kunchi, ?araye, Gwarzo, Bebeji, Tudun-Wada); Katsina State (Bakori, Bindawa, Funtua, Jibia , Kaita, Katsina, Daura); Kebbi State (Ribah, Argungu, Gwandu, Yelwa, Saminaka, Jega, Bunza); Plateau State (Mangu), Niger State (Ibi, New Bussa, Mashegu, Kontagora, Lavun, Rijau, Magama, Lapai, Katcha, Bida); Sokoto State (Isa, Makira, Gagawa, Shagari, Silame, Goronyo); Taraba State (Ngaruwa, Serti, Yorro, Natubi, Mutum biyu, Kwata kanawa, Lau, Kambari, Jalingo, Gun-gun Bodel, Gassol, Garkowa, Bandawa, Beli, Bolleri, Mayo Renewo, Duchi); Yobe State (Gaidam, Potiskum, Dapchi, Damaturu) and Zamfara State (Bukkuyum, Gummi, Kauran Namoda, Shinkafi, Maradun).
Meanwhile, the National Emergency Management Agency has advised states in the central and southern parts of the country to prepare ahead of potential floods that may soon affect communities downstream.
It added, Further to our earlier alert and due to the rise in the water level of River Benue, communities downstream of River Benue from Makurdi are advised to take caution.
NEMA emphasised the need for states to prepare for potential flooding to prevent further loss of lives and property. Residents were also urged to stay informed through weather updates and cooperate with local emergency services.
