The National Flood Early Warning Center at the Federal Ministry of Environment has issued a flood prediction alert for several states in Nigeria.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director/Erosion, Flood & Coastal Zone Mgt Dept, Usman Abdullahi Bokani.
According to the center’s forecast, heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding is expected in various locations between September 4th and 8th, 2025.
The affected areas include Afikpo in Ebonyi State, Edor, Ikom, Itigidi, and Akpap in Cross River State, Gwarzo and Karaye in Kano State, Anka, Gummi, Kaura Namoda, Maradun, Shinkafi, and Bukkuyum in Zamfara State.
Also, Dampar, Duchi, Garkowa, Gassol, Gembu, Gun Gun Bodel, Kambari, Mayo Ranewo, Mutum Biyu, Bandawa,and Ngaruwa in Taraba State, Eziama and Umuahia in Abia State, Geidam, Kanama, and Potiskum in Yobe State, Langtang, Shendam, and Wase in Plateau State,
Other locations include Ngala in Borno State, Okigwe and Otoko in Imo State, Sarki Pawa in Niger State, Sokoto, Wamakko, Isa, Shagari, and Makira in Sokoto State, Kafachan in Kaduna State, and Oron in Akwa Ibom State.
The Center also urged relevant stakeholders, including state governments and emergency response agencies, to take note of the prediction and take necessary precautions to mitigate the impact of potential flooding.
The statement stated that feedback from stakeholders and state government representatives on this platform will be highly appreciated.
