The Okene-Lokoja-Abuja road is likely to be affected by flood, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has revealed.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports NIHSA revealed this in a flood notification issued on 21st July for Kogi State with alert level at warning stage.
According to the agency, the forecast period is for 22nd July to 5th August 2025 with several local government areas in the State predicted to be affected.
While NIHSA advised citizens to stay alert, the agency disclosed that communities in Ajaokuta, Bassa, Ibaji, Idah, Igalamela-Odolu, Lokoja, Ofu and Omala will be affected.
The agency had also earlier stated that within the forecast period, over 100 major roads, including federal highways, would be affected by flood.
“Between July 22 and August 05, over 100 major transportation routes may face disruption due to flooding.
“This includes federal highways and state roads critical for commerce and movement, such as: Okene-Lokoja-Abuja road, Birnin Kebbi-Bunza road, Ibi-Wukari road and key routes in Lagos, FCT, and the Niger Delta.
“There’s an increased risk of property damage to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
“Agricultural lands are also under threat, potentially impacting food security across several regions,” NIHSA stated.