Severe Flooding Expected in Seven States, Government Warns; See List of States 

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Severe Flooding Expected in Seven States, Government Warns; See List of States 

The Federal Government has forecast significant rainfall over the next five days, potentially causing flooding in 21 states and 123 locations. Seven states are anticipated to face the most severe impacts: Benue, Kogi, Anambra, Delta, Imo, Rivers, and Bayelsa.

 

The National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment issued the warning on Thursday, advising communities downstream of the River Benue to take necessary precautions. The affected period is projected from September 4 to 8, 2024.

 

The warning covers a wide range of locations including:

 

Adamawa State: Mubi, Shelleng, Demsa, Numan, Song, Wuro Bokki, Natubi, Mayo Belwa, Jimeta, Gbajili, Ganye, Farkumo, Abba Kumbo

Benue State: Udoma, Ugbokpo, Ugbokolo, Ukpiam, Otobi, Otukpo, Mbapa, Makurdi, Gbajimba, Gogo, Abinsi

Bauchi State: Azare, Jama’are, Itas, Misau, Tafawa-Balewa

Kogi State: Ugwalawo, Idah, Ibaji, Wara, Omala, Bassa, Ajaokuta

Borno State: Biu, Maiduguri, Briyel

Nasarawa State: Ado, Mararaba, Udeni, Rukubi, Ajima, Odogbo

Gombe State: Nafada, Gombe, Bajoga

Kwara State: Kosubosu, Kaiama

Jigawa State: Dutse, Gumel, Ringim

Oyo State: Kishi

Kaduna State: Kachia, Zaria, Kauru, Jaji

Edo State: Udochi, Agenebode

Kano State: Sumaila, Kunchi, Karaye, Gwarzo, Bebeji, Tudun Wada

Katsina State: Bakori, Bindawa, Funtua, Jibia, Kaita, Katsina, Daura

Kebbi State: Ribah, Argungu, Gwandu, Yelwa, Saminaka, Jega, Bunza

Plateau State: Mangu

Niger State: Ibi, New Bussa, Mashegu, Kontagora, Lavun, Rijau, Magama, Lapai, Katcha, Bida

Sokoto State: Isa, Makira, Gagawa, Shagari, Silame, Goronyo

Taraba State: Ngaruwa, Serti, Yorro, Natubi, Mutum Biyu, Kwata Kanawa, Lau, Kambari, Jalingo, Gun-gun Bodel, Gassol, Garkowa, Bandawa, Beli, Bolleri, Mayo Renewo, Duchi

Yobe State:Geidam, Potiskum, Dapchi, Damaturu

Zamfara State: Bukkuyum, Gummi, Kaura Namoda, Shinkafi, Maradun

 

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged states in the central and southern regions to prepare for potential floods. Measures advised include clearing blocked drainages, constructing temporary flood barriers, and relocating from flood-prone areas to higher ground.

 

NEMA’s Head of Press Unit, Manzo Ezekiel, emphasized the importance of these preparations following recent floods and rising water levels in the River Benue and River Niger. The agency encourages residents to stay informed through updates from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency and Hydrological Services Agency, avoid crossing flooded areas, and cooperate with emergency services.

 

NEMA Director

 


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