Flood Alert: 20 states will be affected says NiMet

DDM NEWS

Flood affected area

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a flood alert for 20 states in Nigeria, warning of potential severe flooding in July 2025 due to intensified rainfall.

The affected states include: High-Risk States – Northern State, Sokoto, Kaduna, Zamfara, Yobe,Bauchi,Jigawa, Niger, Adamawa, Taraba.

Southern States: Bayelsa, Lagos,Delta, Edo, Cross River, Rivers, Akwa Ibom.

Other States include; Nasarawa, Benue, Ogun, and Ondo.

NiMet has advised residents in these states to take urgent precautions, including relocating to safer areas
to avoid the risks associated with flooding.

Clearing blocked drainages can help prevent flooding and reduce the risk of waterborne diseases.

Residents should prepare emergency kits with essential items, such as food, water, and first aid supplies.

During rainstorms, residents should turn off gas and electricity to prevent accidents.

The flood alert has raised concerns about the potential impact on communities, infrastructure, and agriculture.

With over 150 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 33 states at high risk of flooding, the situation is critical.

Despite the disbursement of over N620 billion in ecological funds across the country since 2012, the 20 states remain at risk of flooding.

This highlights the need for continued vigilance and proactive measures to mitigate the impact of flooding.

The weather forecast for the next few days indicates a high chance of precipitation, with thunderstorms and moderate rainfall expected in various parts of the country.

Residents are advised to stay informed about weather conditions and take necessary precautions to stay saf

The DDM News gathered that despite over N620bn in ecological funds accruing to state governments from 2012 to date, responses from the sub-nationals have consistently fallen short of expectations, making flood disasters a recurring national tragedy.

Findings by reliable source indicated that, following NiMet’s recent flood alerts, some residents in the affected states have begun relocating from floodplains as advised.

Some parts of Lagos, one of the high-risk states, experienced flash flooding earlier in the week.

However, the state government attributed the situation to rising tide levels from the Atlantic Ocean and the Lagos Lagoon, adding that emergency response and drainage maintenance teams were on the ground, actively monitoring the situation to minimise any prolonged disruption.

The state Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday.

“The Lagos State Government wishes to inform the public that the flash flooding currently being experienced in parts of the city is due to increased tidal levels from both the Atlantic Ocean and the Lagos Lagoon,” he wrote, urging residents to remain calm.

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