The first rainfall that was recorded in the state damaged and destroyed 240 houses.
In the Kestu Atuwo ward of the Shanga local government region of Kebbi State, the first rainfall that was recorded in the state damaged and destroyed 240 homes.
According to Alhaji Audu, the Chairman of the Shanga Local Government Area, Kebbi first rain fell at night, when residents were sleeping.
The heavy rain backup by the windstorm was responsible for the destruction of 240 houses and properties that were worth millions of naira, he added.
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No fatalities that occurred during or after the downpour. Governor Nasir Idris has sent a message of sympathy to those who have been affected by the destruction, and he has also ordered an official assessment of individuals who have been impacted by the chaos.
Meanwhile, the the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has warned that 1,249 communities across 176 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 33 states and the FCT fall within the high flood-risk areas in 2025.
The warning was issued during the official presentation of the 2025 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, in Abuja.
According to the forecast, an additional 2,187 communities in 293 LGAs across 31 states and the FCT are expected to experience moderate flood risk this year.
He said the 2025 forecast is aimed at raising awareness and encouraging preparedness among citizens, particularly in vulnerable communities.
He said this year’s theme on community preparedness and adaptation is timely, given the recurring floods and their impact on livelihoods and infrastructure.
According to the forecast, 657 communities in 52 LGAs are expected to experience high flood risk between April and June.
Moderate flood risk is projected for 445 communities in 116 LGAs from April to June, 1,458 communities in 271 LGAs from July to September, and 1,473 communities in 171 LGAs between October and November,” he added