The Federal Government has issued a flood warning for 32 locations across 11 states, cautioning that heavy rainfall between September 14 and 18, 2025, may lead to flooding.
The alert was released by the National Flood Early Warning Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment and signed by the Director, Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, Usman Abdullahi Bokani.
According to the notice, the identified states and locations are Adamawa State (Ganye, Natubi); Benue State (Abinsi, Agyo, Gogo, Ito, Makurdi, Udoma, Ukpiam); Nasarawa State (Agima, Rukubi, Odogbo); Taraba State (Beli, Serti, Donga); Delta State (Umugboma, Umukwata, Abraka, Aboh, Okpo-Krika); and Niger State (Rijau). Others include Kebbi State (Ribah); Kano State (Gwarzo, Karaye); Katsina State (Jibia); Sokoto State (Makira); and Zamfara State (Kaura Namoda, Shinkafi, Maradun, Gusau, Anka, Bungudu).
The ministry warned that rising water levels in the River Gongola, River Benue, and River Niger pose significant risks, with communities located on the floodplains identified as particularly vulnerable. “Also, due to a rise in the water level of River Gongola, River Benue, and River Niger, the communities on the flood plains of River Gongola up to Numan, and also communities on the flood plains of River Benue and River Niger up to Lokoja are advised to evacuate immediately. Relevant stakeholders should kindly take note,” the alert stated.
The ministry further called on state governments and relevant agencies to respond swiftly and provide the necessary support to mitigate the potential impact of the predicted flooding.
