The Federal Government has raised fresh concerns over possible flooding in parts of the country, warning that nine northern states and at least 15 communities could be affected by heavy downpours between August 25 and 29, 2025.
The advisory, jointly released by the Federal Ministry of Environment and the National Flood Early Warning Centre, was signed by Usman Abdullahi Bokani, Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department.
According to the ministry, states and towns at risk include:
Adamawa: Abba-Kumbo, Mubi, Shelleng
Bauchi: Azare, Jama’a
Borno: Ngala
Gombe: Nafada
Jigawa: Gwaram
Kano: Sumaila
Katsina: Bindawa, Kaita, Katsina
Sokoto: Makira
Zamfara: Anka
The ministry noted that the rainfall pattern expected this week could cause flooding, urging residents to stay alert and take precautionary measures.
Just two days earlier, the agency had also cautioned that seven other states across the country might experience flash floods in 25 different locations due to intensified rainfall.
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In a further warning, the ministry advised people living along the River Niger floodplain, from Jebba to Lokoja, to vacate immediately as rising water levels posed an increased risk of flooding.
“Due to the rise in the water level of the River Niger, communities on the flood plain from Jebba to Lokoja are advised to evacuate,” the statement read.
Flooding has remained a recurring challenge across Nigeria, with experts linking it to climate change, poor urban planning, and blocked drainage systems.
Authorities say proactive measures are critical to minimizing loss of lives and property.