Nationwide Flood Alert: FG Predicts 5-Day Heavy Rain, Releases List of States, Cities to Be Affected
- The federal government has issued a critical warning of heavy rainfall and potential flooding across 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory from October 14 to 18th, 2024
- Communities in flood-prone areas, particularly along Rivers Donga, Benue, and Ogun, are advised to evacuate due to rapidly rising water levels
- The National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre has identified specific regions at high risk, urging immediate preparedness to prevent widespread damage and loss
In a grave forecast, the federal government has issued a warning for five days of heavy rainfall across 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with potential for widespread flooding in affected regions.
This prediction, shared on Monday by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre under the Federal Ministry of Environment, calls for immediate action from communities in flood-prone areas.
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The forecast, covering October 14 to 18, 2024, identifies critical zones along Rivers Donga, Benue, and Ogun and urges residents to evacuate due to rising water levels.
22 states, including FCT to be affected
The centre indicated that the identified locations and their surroundings are likely to experience rainfall that could result in flooding from October 14 to 18th, 2024.
The states and locations affected include:
- Osun State (Ede, Ile-Ife, Ilesa, Osogbo)
- Delta State (Escravos)
- Cross River State (Ikom)
- Anambra State (Onitsha)
- Taraba State (Donga, Ibi, Wukari, Bandawa, Beli, Bolleri, Dampar, Duchi, Garkowa, Gassol, Gungun Bodel, Kambari, Kwata Kanawa, Lau, Mayo Ranewo, Mutum Biyu, Ngaruwa, Serti, Yorro)
- Nasarawa State (Rukubi)
- Kebbi State (Argungu, Birnin-Kebbi, Gwandu, Kalgo, Ribah, Sakaba, Yelwa)
- Gombe State (Bajoga)
- Katsina State (Bakori, Funtua)
- Borno State (Biu, Briyel)
- Kaduna State (Birnin-Gwari, Buruku, Kaduna, Jaji)
- Niger State (Bida, Kontagora, Lapai, Lavun, Magama, Mashegu, Mokwa, New Bussa, Rijau, Sarkin Pawa, Suleja, Wushishi).
- Yobe State (Dapchi)
- Adamawa State (Demsa, Farkumo, Ganye, Gbajili, Jimeta, Mayo-Belwa, Mubi, Natubi, Numan, Song, Shelleng, Wuro Bokki)
- Kogi State (Ibaji, Omala); Kwara State (Jebba, Kosubosu); Bauchi State (Kari, Tafawa Balewa, Kirfi); Plateau State (Shendam)
- FCT (Kubwa, Gwagwalada, Bwari)
- Kano State (Sumaila)
- Oyo State (Kishi)
- Sokoto State (Silame)
- Zamfara State (Majara)
The statement added:
“Also, due to the rise in the water levels of Rivers Donga, Benue, and Ogun, communities on the flood plains of these rivers, as well as other flood plains, are advised to evacuate."
While speaking with Legit.ng, Aliyu Tijani, a climate expert, attested that flooding has been one of Nigeria's biggest issues:
"Due to the regional climatic differences in Nigeria, both the northern and southern parts are experiencing different climate crises. But here in northern Nigeria, among the major challenges we’re experiencing are encroaching desertification, flooding, disrupting rain patterns, and rising temperatures above the global scale, threatening water and food security. With the effects of climate feedback loops, posing a setback to agriculture, health, and the economy. Nigeria, as a party that signed the Paris Climate Accord in 2015, would withstand the threat of climate change by ensuring a holistic approach to fulfilling its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and partnership with international and non-governmental development organizations."
FG predicts heavy rainfall across 15 states
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the federal government forecasted heavy rains across 15 states, encompassing 35 locations. The prediction, issued by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment, indicated the potential for severe flooding from September 24 to 28, 2024.
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