The Federal Government has issued a five-day flood warning across 19 states, urging residents and local authorities to take immediate precautionary measures. The alert, issued by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre under the Federal Ministry of Environment, warns that from August 5 to August 9, 2025, heavy rainfall may lead to flooding in several areas.
The affected states and locations are as follows:
• 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, Tundun-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 has advised all relevant stakeholders to begin proactive response measures, including clearing drainage systems, relocating at-risk populations, and activating emergency preparedness protocols. Residents in the listed areas are urged to stay informed, follow safety advisories, and report early signs of flooding to local authorities.
This warning is part of the government’s broader strategy to reduce the risk and impact of natural disasters under the National Climate Resilience Framework.
