The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a flood alert, indicating that 19 states and 56 communities throughout Nigeria are under the threat of heavy rainfall that could potentially lead to flooding in the upcoming month.
In a statement released by Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye, NEMA’s Lagos Territorial Coordinator, on Monday, this warning highlights the urgent need for preparedness and precautionary measures.
The states and communities identified are as follows:
Delta: Aboh, Ekiti State; Ado Ekiti, Ondo State; Akure, Idanre, Ifon, Iju Itaogbolu, Ogbese, Owo, Owena, Ondo
Others he said include: Lagos State; Apapa, Badagry, Eti Osa, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Ikoyi, Lagos Island, Ojo Lagos, Surulere; Anambra; Atani; Ogun; Ifo, Ota, Sagamu; Nasarawa State; Lafia, Wamba and Cross River; Ikom, Ogoja
Farinloye also listed Bauchi State: Jamaare, Misau, Azare, Itas ,Kafin Madaki,Kari, Kirfi, Tafawa Balewa, Katagum; Jigawa; Hadejia, Miga; Osun State; Ilesa, Oshogbo and Kwara; Kosubosu.
The rest are Zamfara; Anka, Bungudu, Gusau; Sokoto State; Goronyo; Adamawa; Numan, Shelleng; Taraba: Serti; Benue; Ito, Katsina-Alan, Vande-Ikya; Imo State: Oguta, Orlu and Abia State; Ugba.
NEMA’s Farinloye further emphasized the critical importance of taking preventive measures and staying informed about weather updates to mitigate potential risks.
Residents in these identified states and communities are advised to be vigilant and prepare for potential flooding situations as the rainy season continues this month.
