By JKNewsMedia
FLASH FLOODING may occur across 19 states following warnings issued by the Nigerian Meteorological (NiMet) Agency over increased surface runoff during early heavy rains.
JKNewsMedia.com reports that NiMet, in an advisory issued on Thursday, said increased surface runoff and flash flooding could occur during heavy early rains due to dry and hardened soils that prevent water from properly soaking into the ground.
It listed Zamfara, Nasarawa, Kwara, Oyo, Lagos, Ogun, Ekiti, Delta, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, Edo, Ondo, and Bayelsa as states likely to be affected.
NiMet said possible impacts include flooded roads, traffic disruption, damage to homes, farmlands and infrastructure, blocked drainage systems, power outages, telecommunication disruptions, and increased risks of injuries and water borne diseases.
The agency advised residents to clear blocked drainages and stay updated with weather and flood alerts and also cautioned motorists and pedestrians against driving or walking through flooded areas.
It also asked relevant authorities and stakeholders to strengthen coordination, preparedness, and emergency response measures to reduce flood related risks.
“An informed community is a prepared community. Know the risks and act early,” the advisory reads.
JKNewsMedia.com reports that the federal government had warned that 14,118 communities in 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are at risk of severe flooding in 2026.
According to NiMet, the states listed in the earlier warning include Abia, Adamawa, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, Zamfara, and the FCT.
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