By Mohammed Bello Doka
Abuja, Nigeria – July 8, 2025:
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a weekly flood alert warning that 22 states, 116 Local Government Areas (LGAs), and 556 communities across the country are at high risk of flooding in the coming days.
In its National Flood Notification released from its headquarters in Abuja, NIHSA identified states such as Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, and Benue among the most threatened by imminent heavy flooding.
The agency specifically warned that the flooding could severely disrupt major transportation routes, with Federal Road F.215 (Owo–Tegina Road) flagged for potential blockage or damage due to floodwaters.
NIHSA has urged all relevant authorities, stakeholders, and the general public to activate response protocols, sensitize vulnerable communities, and initiate evacuation plans where necessary.
Key Recommendations from NIHSA include:
- Immediate community sensitization and flood preparedness.
- Evacuation planning for high-risk areas.
- Close monitoring of official updates from NIHSA.
In a firm call to action, NIHSA advised citizens to take necessary precautions and brace for the possible humanitarian and infrastructural impacts of the anticipated flood events.
This alert forms part of NIHSA’s proactive efforts to reduce loss of life and property as Nigeria enters the peak of its annual rainy season.