FG Issues Flood Alert in Kano, Sokoto, Zamfara Other 8 States

The Federal Government has issued a warning that 11 states in Nigeria may experience heavy rainfall and flooding between Sunday and Thursday. The affected states include:

  • Adamawa State: Ganye, Natubi
  • Benue State: Abinsi, Agyo, Gogo, Ito, Makurdi, Udoma, Ukpiam
  • Nasarawa State: Agima, Rukubi, Odogbo
  • Taraba State: Beli, Serti, Donga
  • Delta State: Umugboma, Umukwata, Abraka, Aboh, Okpo-Krika
  • Niger State: Rijau
  • Kebbi State: Ribah
  • Kano State: Gwarzo, Karaye
  • Katsina State: Jibia
  • Sokoto State: Makira
  • Zamfara State: Kaura Namoda, Shinkafi, Maradun, Gusau, Anka, Bungudu

The National Flood Early Warning Centre warned that rising water levels in the River Gongola, River Benue, and River Niger pose additional risks, especially to communities situated on the floodplains. Residents in these areas are advised to evacuate immediately.