Federal Government predicts heavy rains and flooding in 15 states

The Federal Government has issued a warning predicting heavy rainfall across 15 states, covering 35 locations, from September 24 to 28, 2024.

This announcement was made by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment.

According to the prediction, the following states and areas are at risk of flooding due to heavy rains:

• Delta State: Abraka, Agbor, Okpo-Krika, Umukwata, Umugboma, Aboh
• Edo State: Ekpoma, Auchi, Irrua, Ilushi, Sabongidda-Ora, Uromi
• Taraba State: Gembu
• Kwara State: Ilorin
• Kaduna State: Kauru
• Kebbi State: Ribah
• Zamfara State: Majara
• Niger State: Mashegu, Kontagora, Lapai, Rijau, Sarkin-Pawa
• Katsina State: Bindawa, Daura, Funtua, Bakori
• Nasarawa State: Ado, Aso, Mararaba
• Adamawa State: Demsa
• Jigawa State: Gwaram
• Kogi State: Ibaji
• Kano State: Kunchi, Sumaila
• Gombe State: Nafada

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged stakeholders tobe prepared and called on the Rivers State Government to construct emergency shelters for flood victims.

Adebiyi Razak, NEMA’s South-South Zonal Coordinator, emphasized the need for these shelters to provide temporary refuge for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in anticipation of flooding.

Razak also called for urgent clearing of drainage systems and dissemination of early warning messages in local languages to ensure grassroots awareness.

He commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara for setting up a flood response committee to manage emergency efforts in Rivers State.

Additionally, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has warned of potential flooding in 11 states due to water releases from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam, further heightening flood risks in Adamawa, Anambra, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Kogi, Nasarawa, Taraba, and Rivers States.