The Federal Government has issued a flood alert, warning that 14 states and 31 communities in Nigeria may experience heavy rainfall leading to potential flooding from July 4 to 8. This alert was announced by the Federal Ministry of Environment in a statement obtained by Channels Television on Wednesday.
The states and communities identified in the alert include Plateau (Langtang and Shendam), Kano (Sumaila and Tudun Wada), Sokoto (Shagari, Goronyo, and Silame), Delta (Okwe), Kaduna (Kachia), Akwa Ibom (Upenekang), Adamawa (Mubi, Demsa, Song, Mayo-Belwa, Jimeta, and Yola), and Katsina (Katsina, Jibia, Kaita, and Bindawa).
The statement emphasizes that these locations and their surroundings should be prepared for heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding during the specified period.
The Federal Ministry of Environment advises relevant stakeholders to take precautionary measures to prevent loss of lives and property. The ministry also welcomes feedback from stakeholders and representatives of state governments for record-keeping and encouragement.
The Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) Central Hub, under the Federal Ministry of Environment in Abuja, is responsible for monitoring and providing timely information on potential flood risks across the country.
