The Federal Government has forecasted heavy rainfall in 35 locations across 15 states in the country.
The National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment issued the forecast on Tuesday.
According to the prediction, the identified areas and their surroundings are likely to experience heavy rains, potentially leading to flooding, between September 24 and 28, 2024.
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The identified states are locations are “Delta State (Abraka, Agbor, Okpo-Krika, Umukwata, Umugboma, Aboh); Edo State (Ekpoma, Auchi, Irrua, Ilushi, Sabongidda-Ora, Uromi); Taraba State (Gembu); Kwara State (Ilorin); Kaduna State (Kauru); Kebbi State (Ribah); Zamfara State (Majara); Niger State (Mashegu, Kontagora, Lapai, Rijau, Sarkin-Pawa).”
Others are “Katsina State (Bindawa, Daura, Funtua, Bakori); Nasarawa State (Ado, Aso, Mararaba); Adamawa State (Demsa); Jigawa State (Gwaram); Kogi State (Ibaji); Kano State (Kunchi, Sumaila); and Gombe State (Nafada).”
The centre urged relevant stakeholders to take note.
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