FG Alerts Nigerians Over Severe Flooding in 27 States, FCT Between July 22 and August 5 (FULL LIST)

NIHSA has issued a high-alert flood warning for 27 states and the FCT, predicting severe flooding in over 700 communities between July 22 and August 5.

The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has issued a high-alert flood warning for 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), forecasting “widespread inundation” across more than 700 communities in the next two weeks.

In a statement on Tuesday, NIHSA Director-General Umar Mohammad said the warning is based on fresh hydrological forecasts aligned with the agency’s 2025 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) released in April.

Mohammad warned of “severe flooding in 739 communities across 162 local government areas (LGAs) between July 22 and August 5,” placing key cities like Lagos and Abuja on the watchlist.

The statement noted an “increased risk of property damage to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure in low-lying and flood-prone areas.”

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The states at risk include Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, the FCT, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, and Yobe.

NIHSA also highlighted over 100 major transportation routes as vulnerable, such as the Okene-Lokoja-Abuja Road, Birnin Kebbi-Bunza Road, and Ibi-Wukari Road, raising concerns about disruptions to the movement of goods and people.

Beyond infrastructure, the DG cautioned that flooding “may severely affect farmlands,” potentially worsening Nigeria’s fragile food security.

NIHSA called on state governments and emergency agencies to activate disaster preparedness and community sensitisation protocols, while advising residents in flood-prone areas to stay alert and prepare for possible evacuation.

Nigerians are encouraged to stay updated via NIHSA’s official flood dashboard at www.nihsa.gov.ng and its verified social media platforms.