The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a flash flood risk alert across major cities in the country.
The agency, in a statement, identified 16 States likely to experience flooding due to the start of the rainy season.
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The States include Sokoto, Kaduna, Zamfara, Yobe, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba and Niger
Other States listed as flood risks include Nasarawa, Benue, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Delta, Edo, Cross River, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom.
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NiMet urged residents in these areas to take precautions, such as relocating if needed, clearing drainage systems, preparing emergency kits, shutting off electricity and gas during floods, and reinforcing measures to prevent mudslides.