Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Federal Government has issued an urgent flood alert, warning residents of flood-prone areas across 19 states to brace for heavy rainfall between August 10 and 14, 2025.
This was contained in a statement signed by Usman Abdullahi Bokani, Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department. The government cautioned that the predicted downpour could lead to significant flooding in vulnerable communities.
The National Flood Early Warning Centre (Centre) under the Federal Ministry of Environment identified the affected locations as follows:
Adamawa State: Jimeta, Mubi, Mayo-Belwa, Wuro-Bokki, Yola, Farkumo
Bauchi State: Jama’a
Nasarawa State: Keffi
Kaduna State: Jaji, Kafanchan, Zaria, Birnin-Gwari
Katsina State: Katsina, Bindawa, Kaita
Kebbi State: Kamba, Kangiwa, Kalgo, Ribah, Sakaba, Saminaka, Gwandu, Jega, Bunza, Birnin Kebbi, Bagudo, Argungu
Kano State: Bebeji, Gwarzo, Karaye, Sumaila, Tundun-Wada
Niger State: Rijau, Ibi, Chanchaga, Magama, Mashegu, Minna, Mokwa, New-Bussa, Sarkin Pawa, Wushishi
Taraba State: Duchi
Jigawa State: Miga, Ringim, Hadejia, Dutse
Yobe State: Potiskum, Dapchi, Gasma, Gashua, Jakusko
Zamfara State: Kaura Namoda, Maradun, Shinkafi, Bungudu, Gusau
Sokoto State: Sokoto, Gagawa, Gada, Goronyo, Isa, Wamakko, Silame, Makira
Borno State: Bama
Kwara State: Jebba
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The government urged residents, state governments, and relevant stakeholders to remain on high alert, take proactive safety measures, and report any developments to local emergency services.
The FEWS Centre emphasized that feedback from stakeholders and state representatives is crucial in coordinating timely responses to mitigate the potential impact of flooding during the peak rainy season.
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