On Thursday, the federal government issued a warning of heavy rainfall expected to impact several cities across 21 states in Nigeria. The National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment reported that the heavy rains, which may result in flooding, are forecasted to affect 123 locations from September 4 to September 8, 2024.
The warning highlighted that communities downstream of the River Benue should evacuate due to rising water levels, which could exacerbate flooding conditions.
The states and locations expected to be affected include:
- 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, Garkawa, Bandawa, Beli, Bolleri, Mayo Renewo, Duchi
- Yobe State: Geidam, Potiskum, Dapchi, Damaturu
- Zamfara State: Bukkuyum, Gummi, Kaura Namoda, Shinkafi, Maradun
Residents in these areas are advised to take necessary precautions and stay informed about the latest weather updates to ensure their safety.
