Govt Issues Flood Warning For Seven States

Govt Issues Flood Warning For Seven States

The Federal Government has forecasted five days of rainfall, which may result in flooding across 21 states and 123 locations. Seven states are expected to be severely affected: Benue, Kogi, Anambra, Delta, Imo, Rivers, and Bayelsa…..CONTINUE READING 

According to the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment, the rainfall is predicted to occur from September 4-8, 2024. The areas at risk include:

– **Adamawa**: Mubi, Shelleng, Demsa, Numan, Song, Wuro Bokki, Natubi, Mayo Belwa, Jimeta, Gbajili, Ganye, Farkumo, Abba Kumbo
– **Benue**: Udoma, Ugbokpo, Ugbokolo, Ukpiam, Otobi, Otukpo, Mbapa, Makurdi, Gbajimba, Gogo, Abinsi
– **Bauchi**: Azare, Jama’are, Itas, Misau, Tafawa-Balewa
– **Kogi**: Ugwalawo, Idah, Ibaji, Wara, Omala, Bassa, Ajaokuta
– **Borno**: Biu, Maiduguri, Briyel
– **Nasarawa**: Ado, Mararaba, Udeni, Rukubi, Ajima, Odogbo
– **Gombe**: Nafada, Gombe, Bajoga
– **Kwara**: Kosubosu, Kaiama
– **Jigawa**: Dutse, Gumel, Ringim
– **Oyo**: Kishi
– **Kaduna**: Kachia, Zaria, Kauru, Jaji
– **Edo**: Udochi, Agenebode
– **Kano**: Sumaila, Kunchi, Karaye, Gwarzo, Bebeji, Tudun Wada
– **Katsina**: Bakori, Bindawa, Funtua, Jibia, Kaita, Katsina, Daura
– **Kebbi**: Ribah, Argungu, Gwandu, Yelwa, Saminaka, Jega, Bunza
– **Plateau**: Mangu
– **Niger**: Ibi, New Bussa, Mashegu, Kontagora, Lavun, Rijau, Magama, Lapai, Katcha, Bida
– **Sokoto**: Isa, Makira, Gagawa, Shagari, Silame, Goronyo
– **Taraba**: Ngaruwa, Serti, Yorro, Natubi, Mutum Biyu, Kwata Kanawa, Lau, Kambari, Jalingo, Gun-gun Bodel, Gassol, Garkowa, Bandawa, Beli, Bolleri, Mayo Renewo, Duchi
– **Yobe**: Geidam, Potiskum, Dapchi, Damaturu
– **Zamfara**: Bukkuyum, Gummi, Kaura Namoda, Shinkafi, Maradun

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised states in central and southern Nigeria to prepare for potential floods. Measures include clearing blocked drains, constructing temporary flood barriers, and relocating from flood-prone areas. Residents are encouraged to stay updated with weather reports and flood warnings from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency and the Hydrological Services Agency. NEMA is coordinating with state emergency management agencies to provide necessary support and relief operations.

NEMA’s Director-General, Zubaida Umar, emphasized the importance of early action and vigilance to reduce the impact of flooding, urging residents in vulnerable areas to take immediate preventive measures.