The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has issued a flood alert for 198 local government areas across 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The warning, which covers a 15-day period from August 7 to August 21, 2025, advises vulnerable communities to take immediate precautionary measures.
The agency has categorized flood risks into three levels: very high, high, and moderate.
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Very high-risk states include:
- Adamawa
- Bauchi
- Bayelsa
- Benue
- Borno
- Delta
- Gombe
- Kebbi
- Kogi
- Lagos
- Niger
- Ogun
- Rivers
- Yobe
- Zamfara
States facing a high to moderate risk include:
- Akwa Ibom
- Anambra
- Cross-River
- Ebonyi
- Edo
- FCT
- Imo
- Jigawa
- Kaduna
- Kwara
- Nasarawa
- Ondo
- Plateau
- Sokoto
- Taraba
NiHSA’s alert also noted that 832 communities and over 100 major transportation routes are at risk of disruption.
The agency’s Director General, Umar Mohammed, urged residents in affected areas to “remain vigilant, adhere to early warning directives, and cooperate with emergency response agencies.”
He called on state governments and local authorities to take proactive measures, including having evacuation plans in place, to mitigate the potential impact of the floods.
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