The Federal Government has issued a fresh flood warning for at least ten states, cautioning that sustained heavy rainfall could trigger flooding in vulnerable communities across the country.
The alert was released by the Federal Ministry of Environment through its Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department and the National Flood Early Warning Centre (NFEWS). It forecasts intense rainfall between April 13 and April 17, 2026, with a high risk of flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
States identified as being at risk include Adamawa State, Enugu State, Kaduna State, Kogi State, Kwara State, Niger State, Osun State, Oyo State, Plateau State, and Taraba State.
According to the advisory, specific high-risk locations include Ganye and Gbalji in Adamawa, Nsukka in Enugu, and Buruku, Kachia, Kaduna, and Kafanchan in Kaduna State. Other vulnerable areas listed are Ibaji in Kogi; Bode-Sadu and Ilorin in Kwara; and Chanchaga, Minna, and Sarkin Pawa in Niger State.
Communities in Osun State such as Ilesa, Iragbiji, Oshogbo, and Otan Ayegbaju were also highlighted, alongside several flood-prone areas in Ibadan, Oyo State, including Apata, Bodija, Challenge, Eleyele, Moniya, Odo-Ona, and Ojoo. Bukuru in Plateau State and Serti in Taraba State were equally identified as areas of concern.
The Ministry warned that the anticipated flooding could disrupt livelihoods, damage infrastructure, and endanger lives if precautionary measures are not taken. Residents in affected areas were urged to clear drainage channels, avoid building along waterways, and prepare for possible evacuation.
It also called on state governments, emergency management agencies, and local authorities to activate contingency plans and strengthen response mechanisms, while emphasizing the need for sustained public awareness.
The advisory, endorsed by Usman Abdullahi Bokani, Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, stressed that early preparedness remains critical to mitigating the impact of flooding.
The warning highlights ongoing concerns over seasonal flooding in Nigeria, as climate variability continues to intensify rainfall patterns and increase the frequency of extreme weather events nationwide.
