Alert: Full list of 14 states that may soon experience massive flood

• Nigerians have been warned of an impending huge flood in several states and communities of the federation
• A flood warning is issued when it is imminent, and when a hazardous weather event would most likely be experienced
• Last year (2022), the floods in Nigeria displaced over 1.4 million people, killed over 603 people, and injured more than 2,400 persons, according to FG’s data

FCT, Abuja – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has listed several states and communities that may witness heavy rainfall that would most likely lead to flooding.

In a statement signed by Ibrahim Farinloye, Territorial Coordinator, NEMA, Lagos Territorial Office, residents of the listed areas should brace up for flooding from Tuesday, July 4, to Saturday, July 8.

Nigerian states may witness heavy rainfall in July

According to Daily Trust, Farinloye urged relevant stakeholders within the states concerned to take precautionary measures to prevent the loss of lives and property.

The Cable also reported that Farinloye thanked the flood early warning system (FEWS) central hub of the Federal Ministry of Environment in Abuja, for sharing the advance warning.

The full list of the areas are listed below:

1) Kano: Sumaila, Tudun wada

2) Delta: Okwe

3) Akwa Ibom: Upenekang

4) Katsina: Katsina, Jibia, Kaita, Bindawa

5) Zamfara: Shinkafi, Gummi

6) Jigawa: Gwaram

7) Niger: Mashegu, Kontagora

8) Plateau: Langtang, Shendam

9) Sokoto: Shagari, Goronyo, Silame

10) Kaduna: Kachia

11) Adamawa: Mubi, Demsa, Song, Mayo-belwa, Jimeta, Yola

12) Kebbi: Wara, Yelwa, Gwandu

13) Borno State: Briyel

14) Kwara: Jebba

Flooding in Nigeria: Niger Delta youths take important stance

In a piece of related news, Legit.ng reported that the recent flooding incidents ravaged key areas of Nigeria and left many devasted or internally displaced.

With this, youths from the Niger Delta commended the president and NEMA for the numerous humanitarian interventions in the region.

Flooding in Nigerian states: NEMA receives kudos

Legit.ng also reported that following the flooding across Nigeria, the Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-economic Rights (CALSER) said that NEMA has lived up to expectations.

The Centre, which made this known at a world press conference in Abuja recently, said its Human Rights and Disaster Management team carried out an extensive analysis of responses and interventions to the natural disaster in the country.

Source: Legit.ng