The Federal Ministry of Environment has given a flood alert across 15 states and 69 local councils, warning that excessive rain forecasted between 24 and 28 September 2025 can release generalized flooding.
Signed by Usman Abdullahi Bokani, Director of the Department of Erosion, Flood, and Coastal Zone Management, the alert was issued through the Ministry’s National Flood Early Warning Centre in an attempt to mitigate risks during the peak rainy season.
Flooding is still one of the most destructive natural disasters in Nigeria, displacing thousands of people each year, damaging infrastructure, and endangering food security. In the period up to 20 September 2025, 232 individuals died and 121,224 were displaced by floods across the country, at least 339,658 affected and 681 hurt, reported the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
The latest warning had high-risk areas in a range of states, including:
Adamawa: Farkumo, Jimeta, Mayo-Belwa, Wuro Bokki, Yola
Anambra: Ogbakuba
Bayelsa: Amassoma, Odi, Oporoma, Yenagoa, Sagbama, others
Delta: Asaba, Warri, Ughelli, Patani, Sapele, Forcados, others
Kano: Bebeji, Gezawa, Wudil, Tudun-Wada, Kano city
Katsina: Jibia
Oyo: Iseyin, Oyo
Rivers: Ahoada, Itu
Zamfara: Gusau, Shinkafi, Anka, Bungudu, Maradun, others
Other states that have been affected include Borno, Edo, Imo, Ondo, Sokoto, and Taraba.
The Ministry called on state and local governments, community leaders, and the public to take the initiative in doing such as draining waterways, making emergency shelters ready, and informing communities about safety precautions.
“Since it’s already on a full rainy season mode, watchfulness and readiness are of utmost concern,” the statement furthered, remembering that early action can save lives and cut damage.
