Heavy Rainfall And Flooding Expected In 21 States Over The Next 5 Days – Full List Released

Heavy Rainfall And Flooding Expected In 21 States Over The Next 5 Days – Full List Released

On Thursday, the federal government forecasted five days of heavy rainfall, which is expected to impact several cities across 21 states. The National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment issued the alert, noting that the heavy rains could lead to flooding affecting 123 locations…..CONTINUE READING 

The rainfall and potential flooding are anticipated to occur from September 4 to 8, 2024. The government has also advised communities downstream of the River Benue to evacuate due to rising water levels.

The states and locations likely to be affected 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, Garkawa, Bandawa, Beli, Bolleri, Mayo Renewo, Duchi
– **Yobe:** Geidam, Potiskum, Dapchi, Damaturu
– **Zamfara:** Bukkuyum, Gummi, Kaura Namoda, Shinkafi, Maradun