The Federal Government has issued a critical weather advisory warning that 19 states across Nigeria are expected to experience significant rainfall and possible flooding over a five-day period from August 5 to August 9, 2025.
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This alert was made public by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre, under the Federal Ministry of Environment, in a statement released on Tuesday. The Centre cautioned residents, local authorities, and relevant stakeholders to take immediate preventive and safety measures to mitigate the impact of the predicted flood events.
The areas expected to be affected include:
Akwa Ibom: Edor, Eket, Ikom, Oron, Upenekang
Bauchi: Tafawa-Balewa, Azare, Jama’are, Kari, Misau, Jama’a
Ebonyi: Abakaliki, Echara, Ezilo
Cross River: Ogoja, Edor, Obubra
Nasarawa: Keana, Keffi, Wamba
Benue: Agaku, Buruku, Gboko, Igumale, Ito, Katsina-Ala, Ugba, Vande-Ikya
Kaduna: Jaji, Kafancha, Birnin-Gwari, Zaria
Katsina: Bindawa, Bakori, Daura, Funtua
Kebbi: Bagudo, Birnin-Kebbi, Bunza, Gwandu, Jega, Kalgo, Kamba, Kangiwa, Shanga, Ribah, Sakaba, Saminaka, Yelwa, Gauri-Banza
Kano: Bebeji, Gezawa, Gwarzo, Kano, Karaye, Tudun Wada, Wudil, Kunchi
Niger: Kontagora, Rijau, Ringim
Plateau: Mangu
Taraba: Donga, Takum
Jigawa: Diginsa, Gumel, Dutse, Gwaram, Hadejia, Miga
Yobe: Machina, Potiskum
Zamfara: Anka
Sokoto: Sokoto, Wamakko
Borno: Biu
Gombe: Bajoga
The Ministry urged residents in these regions to remain vigilant, monitor local weather reports, and evacuate low-lying and flood-prone areas where necessary. Farmers, transport operators, and emergency responders are also advised to be on alert.
Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to providing timely updates and support to mitigate loss of life and property.
