The National Flood Early Warning Centre under the Federal Ministry of Environment, has predicted that 11 states will experience heavy rainfall and flooding between September 14 and 18, 2025.
TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that the prediction notice was contained and signed by the Director, Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, Usman Abdullahi Bokani.
According to the centre, the areas likely to be hit 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 ministry cautioned that water levels in River Gongola, River Benue, and River Niger are on the rise, posing additional danger.
“Also, due to a rise in the water level of River Gongola, River Benue, and River Niger, the communities on the flood plains of River Gongola up to Numan, and also communities on the flood plains of River Benue and River Niger up to Lokoja are advised to evacuate immediately.
“Relevant stakeholders should kindly take note,” the statement read.
The ministry urged state governments, emergency agencies and stakeholders to act promptly to mitigate the risks, stressing that early evacuation and feedback were critical to reducing casualties.