Heavy rain, flood likely in 14 states, FG warns
The National Flood Early Warning Centre (FEWS Centre) of the Federal Ministry of Environment has warned that heavy rainfall could trigger flooding in 14 states between September 4 and 8, 2025. In a statement on Thursday, Usman Abdullahi Bokani, Director of Erosion, Flood, and Coastal Zone Management Department of the ministry, advised relevant stakeholders to […]
motorists wade through flooded road in lagos state in 2023 (file photo)
The National Flood Early Warning Centre (FEWS Centre) of the Federal Ministry of Environment has warned that heavy rainfall could trigger flooding in 14 states between September 4 and 8, 2025.
In a statement on Thursday, Usman Abdullahi Bokani, Director of Erosion, Flood, and Coastal Zone Management Department of the ministry, advised relevant stakeholders to be on alert.
The states and localities expected to experience heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding include: Ebonyi (Afikpo), Cross River (Edor, Ikom, Itigidi, Akpap), Kano (Gwarzo, Karaye), Zamfara (Anka, Gummi, Kaura Namoda, Maradun, Shinkafi, Bukuyum), Taraba (Dampar, Duchi, Garkowa, Gassol, Gembu, Gun Gun Bodel, Kambari, Mayo Ranewo, Mutum Biyu, Bandawa, Ngaruwa), Abia (Eziama, Umuahia) and Yobe (Geidam, Kanama, Potiskum).
Others are Plateau (Langtang, Shendam, Wase), Borno (Ngala), Imo (Okigwe, Otoko) Niger (Sarki Pawa), Sokoto (Sokoto, Wamakko, Isa, Shagari, Makira), Kaduna (Kafanchan), and Akwa Ibom (Oron).
The ministry also requested feedback from “relevant stakeholders and state government representatives” on major developments.