Flooding
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a nationwide alert warning of five-day flooding in 19 states and 76 locations, advising stakeholders and residents to take urgent precautionary measures. The affected states include Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Borno, Delta, Edo, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Rivers, and Sokoto.
Some specific areas at risk are:
– *Adamawa State*: Gbajili, Ganye, Demsa, Farkumo, Garkowa, Jimeta, Mayo-Belwa, Mubi, Natubi, Numan, Shelleng, Wuro Bokki
– *Akwa Ibom State*: Edor, Eket, Ikom, Oron, Upenekang
– *Bauchi State*: Azare, Jama’are, Kari, Misau, Tafawa-Balewa
– *Benue State*: Agaku, Buruku, Gbajimba, Gboko, Igumale, Ito, Katsina-Ala, Makurdi, Otukpo, Ugba, Vande-Ikya
– *Kaduna State*: Birnin-Gwari, Buruku, Jaji, Kaduna, Kachia, Kauru, Zaria
– *Kano State*: Bebeji, Gwarzo, Karaye, Kunchi, Sumaila, Tudun Wada
– *Katsina State*: Bakori, Bindawa, Daura, Funtua, Jibia, Kaita, Katsina
The flooding is expected to affect 76 locations across the 19 states, with potential damage to homes, farmlands, and infrastructure. According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the floods have already affected 134,435 people across 20 states and 47 local government areas, with 165 deaths reported. Residents in flood-prone areas are advised to take necessary precautions and evacuate to safer locations if needed.
