“NEMA Warns of Heavy Rainfall and Potential Flooding in 20 States, Including Delta and Ogun”
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a warning about the possibility of heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in several states across Nigeria.
In an official statement released on Monday, NEMA’s Lagos territorial coordinator, Ibrahim Farinloye, revealed that approximately 56 communities, including those in Delta, Ogun, and 17 other states, are at risk of experiencing significant rainfall during the month of August.
Among the areas most likely to be affected in Ondo State are Ado-Ekiti, Akure, Idanre, Ifon, Iju Itaogbolu, Ogbese, Owo, and Owena. In addition, various communities in other states are also on the radar for potential flooding. These include Apapa, Badagry, Eti Osa, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Ikoyi, Lagos Island, Ojo, Surulere, and Atani in Anambra State; Ifo, Ota, and Sagamu in Ogun State; Lafia and Wamba in Nasarawa State; and Ikom and Ogoja in Cross River State.
Farinloye highlighted additional areas of concern, such as Jamaare, Misau, Azare, Itas, Kafin Madaki, Kari, Kirfi, Tafawa Balewa, and Katagum in Bauchi State; Hadejia and Mige in Jigawa State; Ilesa and Osogbo in Osun State; and Kosubosu in Kwara State.
Several other locations are also under the threat of heavy rainfall and potential flooding. These areas include Anka, Bungudu, and Gusau in Zamfara State; Goronyo in Sokoto State; Numan and Shelleng in Adamawa State; Serti in Taraba State; Ito, Katsina-Ala, and Vande-Ikya in Benue State; as well as Oguta and Orlu in Imo State and Ugba community in Abia State.
This warning from NEMA comes in the wake of recent predictions by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, which forecasted three days of cloudiness, rainfall, and thunderstorms throughout the country.
The agency’s statement serves as a reminder for residents in these regions to stay vigilant, take necessary precautions, and stay informed about weather updates to mitigate the potential impact of heavy rainfall and flooding.