Heavy rains are predicted on 72 communities on 21 states across Nigeria are likely to witness flooding from September 8 to 12, 2023.
The Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS) Central Hub, Federal Ministry of Environment in Abuja, listed the states and communities to include:
Kaduna State: Kauru, Saminaka
Kano State: Kunchi
Kebbi State: Argungu, Kamba, Jega, Yelwa
Katsina State: Bakori, Daura, Funtua, Katsina
Niger State: Sarkin-Pawa, Bida, Ibi, Katcha, Kontagora, Mashegu, Mokwa, New Bussa, Suleja
Benue State: Otukpo, Ugbokpo
Kwara State: Kaiama, Lafiaji, Kosubosu, Wara , Jebba
Oyo State: Kisi
FCT: Abaji, Abuja CBD, Asokoro, Bwari, Garki 1&2, Guzape, Gwagwalada, Gwarinpa, Karu, Kuje, Kukwaba, Kurudu,Kwali, Lugbe, Mabushi, Maitama, Wuse 1& 2
Kogi State: Abejukolo, Oguma
Zamfara State: Anka, Bungudu, Gusau
Bauchi State: Bajoga, Darazo, Kirfi
Taraba State: Beli, Donga,Gembu, Serti, Takum
Plateau State: Bokkos, Mangu,Shendam
Borno State: Briyel
Sokoto State: Gada,Goronyo, Isa
Adamawa State: Ganye, Mubi
Cross River State: Ikom, Itigidi
Nasarawa State: Keffi
Oyo State: Kisi
Gombe State: Nafada
Enugu State: Nsukka.
The Ministry added that, due to the rise in the water level of River Benue and River Niger, communities along River Benue and River Niger up to Bayelsa State should take precautionary measures.
