The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a fresh flood alert for 198 LGAs across 32 states and the FCT. The agency recently warned citizens of very high flood risks between Aug. 7 and Aug. 21, and Nigerians have been reacting.
The alert, with reference No: 32-25-003-06, was issued by NIHSA Director General Mr Umar Ibrahim, following rising river levels and consistent rainfall across Nigeria.
According to NIHSA, more than 100 communities and major transportation routes might experience severe disruptions during the forecast period, and a total of 198 LGAs and 832 communities fall within the projected flood impact zone.
“Possible disruption of major transportation routes is anticipated,” NIHSA disclosed, citing data from its colour-coded flood risk map.
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The agency urged emergency management stakeholders to activate their response protocols, advising that evacuation plans be put in place for communities at risk.
NIHSA concluded by encouraging residents and stakeholders to follow its weekly state-level and community-specific forecasts and to stay informed via the NIHSA flood dashboard and official social media platforms.
The affected states include Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, FCT, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, and Nasarawa.
Others are Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, and Zamfara.
