The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a warning about high flood risks in 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for 2025. According to the agency, 1,249 communities in 176 Local Government Areas (LGAs) are at high risk of flooding, while 2,187 communities in 293 LGAs across 31 states and the FCT are expected to experience moderate flooding.State at high risk of flooding:Abia,Adamawa,Akwa Ibom,Anambra,Bauchi,Bayelsa,Benue,Borno,Cross River, Delta,Ebonyi,Edo,Gombe,Imo,Jigawa,Kebbi,Kogi,Kwara,Lagos,Nasarawa,Niger,Ogun,Ondo,Osun,Oyo,Rivers, Sokoto,Taraba,Yobe,Zamfara and the Federal Capital Territory.
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation,Prof Joseph Utsev Affirmed that April – June: 657 communities in 52 LGAs.July – September: 544 communities in 142 LGAs.October – November: 484 communities in 78 LGAs445 communities in 116 LGAs (April – June).1,458 communities in 271 LGAs (July – September) .1,473 communities in 171 LGAs (October – November).
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The minister reaffirmed that inadequate drainage,weak infrastructure, rising sea levels and tidal surges (in coastal states) are major factors that contribute to flooding.
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The government has urged citizens to be prepared and proactive to reduce the impact of floods. The NIHSA is using advanced technologies and inter-agency collaboration to ensure timely and accurate flood predictions, aiming to protect lives, property, and livelihoods.
