Federal Government Issues Flood Alert Across 19 States, 76 Locations Amid Torrential Rainfall Forecast
The Federal Government has issued a serious flood alert, warning of potential flooding in 19 states and 76 specific locations due to anticipated heavy rainfall over a five-day period. The projected dates for this weather event span from August 5 to August 9, 2025.
The warning was formally released on Tuesday by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre, a unit under the Federal Ministry of Environment. The centre urged state governments, emergency agencies, and residents in vulnerable areas to take immediate and proactive measures to minimize risks and damage from potential floods.
This alert comes in the wake of recent devastating floods that already hit parts of Ogun and Gombe states on Tuesday. Additional reports indicate that states like Lagos, Plateau, Anambra, and Delta have also experienced various degrees of flood-related impact, emphasizing the urgency of the alert.
According to detailed forecasts provided by the centre, the following states and locations are at high risk of flooding:
South-South Region:
Akwa Ibom: Edor, Eket, Ikom, Oron, Upenekang
Cross River: Ogoja, Edor, Obubra
Delta: Already affected (additional alerts may follow)
South-East Region:
Ebonyi: Abakaliki, Echara, Ezilo
Anambra: Already experiencing flood impact
North-Central Region:
Benue: Agaku, Buruku, Gboko, Igumale, Ito, Katsina-Ala, Ugba, Vande-Ikya
Nasarawa: Keana, Keffi, Wamba
Niger: Kontagora, Rijau, Ringim
Plateau: Mangu
Kogi and Kwara: Not mentioned but possibly vulnerable due to geographical proximity
North-East Region:
Bauchi: Tafawa-Balewa, Azare, Jama’are, Kari, Misau, Jama’a
Gombe: Bajoga (with recent flooding already reported)
Yobe: Machina, Potiskum
Borno: Biu
Taraba: Donga, Takum
Adamawa: Not included in this forecast, but historically flood-prone
North-West Region:
Kaduna: Jaji, Kafanchan, Birnin-Gwari, Zaria
Katsina: Bindawa, Bakori, Daura, Funtua
Kano: Bebeji, Gezawa, Gwarzo, Kano city, Karaye, Tundun-Wada, Wudil, Kunchi
Kebbi: Bagudo, Birnin-Kebbi, Bunza, Gwandu, Jega, Kalgo, Kamba, Kangiwa, Shanga, Ribah, Sakaba, Saminaka, Yelwa, Gauri-Banza
Sokoto: Sokoto, Wamakko
Zamfara: Anka
Jigawa: Diginsa, Gumel, Dutse, Gwaram, Hadejia, Miga
In light of this forecast, the Ministry of Environment has called for:
Strengthened preparedness from State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs)
Public awareness campaigns in vulnerable communities
Clearing of drainage systems to prevent water stagnation
Evacuation plans for flood-prone settlements
Residents in the affected areas are advised to monitor weather updates closely, avoid low-lying areas, and report early signs of flooding to local authorities.
The federal government has reiterated its commitment to mitigating the impact of natural disasters, but stressed that community participation and local vigilance are vital to reduce casualties and property loss during this period of heightened risk.