- Flood Alert: NiMet Warns Of Road Damage, Power Outages In 19 States
- Advises Residents To Clear Drains As Flood Risk Rises
- Raises Alarm Over Possible Flooding In Lagos, Rivers, Others
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned that 19 states across the country could experience flash flooding as heavy rains begin to intensify.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in an advisory issued on Thursday, the agency explained that the early rains may trigger flooding because the ground in many areas remains dry and hardened, making it difficult for water to properly soak into the soil.
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States listed as vulnerable include Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Edo, Kwara, Nasarawa and Zamfara.
According to NiMet, possible effects of the flooding include submerged roads, traffic disruptions, destruction of homes, farmlands and public infrastructure, blocked drainage systems, power outages and telecommunication challenges.
The agency also warned of increased risks of injuries and water-borne diseases if precautionary measures are not taken.
Residents in the affected areas were advised to clear blocked drains and remain alert by following weather updates and flood warnings from relevant authorities.
NiMet also cautioned motorists and pedestrians against driving or walking through flooded roads and waterways.
The agency urged emergency agencies and relevant stakeholders to strengthen preparedness and response efforts to reduce the impact of possible flooding.
“An informed community is a prepared community. Know the risks and act early,” the advisory stated.
The warning comes amid earlier projections by the Federal Government that over 14,000 communities in 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory could experience severe flooding in 2026.
Meanwhile, NiMet and the National Emergency Management Agency are working on plans to improve disaster management through the development of a national early warning system roadmap.
The move was discussed during a meeting between the Director General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, and the Director General of NiMet, Charles Anosike, in Abuja.
Umar commended NiMet for the timely release of its 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction and its continued weather forecast updates aimed at improving public safety and disaster preparedness.
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