The Federal Government has issued a fresh flood alert in 11 states, warning residents of riverine and low-lying areas to prepare for possible evacuation as heavy rainfall is expected between September 14 and 18, 2025.
According to the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), rising water levels along major rivers including the Niger, Benue and Gongola pose significant danger to communities in Adamawa, Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba, Delta, Niger, Kebbi, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara States.
Specific communities identified as high risk include Makurdi, Agyo and Ukpiam in Benue; Ganye and Natubi in Adamawa; Serti and Donga in Taraba; Umugboma and Abraka in Delta; Rijau in Niger; Ribah in Kebbi; Gwarzo and Karaye in Kano; Jibia in Katsina; Makira in Sokoto; and several parts of Zamfara including Kaura Namoda, Shinkafi and Gusau.
The government urged state authorities, emergency agencies and residents to take precautionary measures, stressing that timely evacuation could save lives as rainfall intensifies. Relief efforts are also being mobilised in previously affected states where thousands have already been displaced this year.
