22 states and the Federal Capital Territory has been predicted for heavy rains by the Federal Government.
The National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment issued the two predictions separately.
August 30 to September 2, 2024; and September 2 to 3, 2024 were predicted on Monday.
The identified locations and their environs might witness heavy rainfall likely leading to flood within the prediction period from August 30 to September 3, 2024.
The states forecasted to experience heavy rainfall are Adamawa State (Mubi, Shelleng Demsa, Numan, Song); Bauchi State (Azare, Jama’are, Itas, Misau); Borno State (Biu, Mallam Fatori, Damasak, Kukawa); Gombe State (Nafada); Jigawa State (Hadejia, Miga, Dutse, Gumel, Ringim, Diginsa); Kaduna State (Kachia); Kano State (Wudil, Sumaila, Kunchi, Kano, Karaye, Gwarzo, Bebeji, Tudun Wada, Gezawa); Katsina State (Bakori, Bindawa, Funtua, Jibia, Kaita, Katsina, Daura).
Other states are Kebbi State (Sakaba, Argungu, Gwandu); Plateau State (Shendam, Langtang, Wase); Rivers State (Port Harcourt); Niger State (Ibi, New Bussa); Sokoto State (Gada, Goronyo, Isa, Makira, Wamakko, Gagawa, Shagari, Silame, Sokoto); Taraba State (Bolleri , Bandawa, Dampar, Ngaruwa, Serti, Donga, Takum); Yobe State (Jakusko, Dapchi , Damasak , Geidam, Gashua, Machina, Gasma); and Zamfara State (Anka, Bukkuyum, Bungudu, Gummi, Gusau, Kaura Namoda, Majara, Maradun, Shinkafi).
The ministry predicted other locations and their environs might witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flood from September 2-3, 2024, In addition to the earlier forecast of 25th August 2024.
The predicted states and environs are Bauchi State (Tafawa Balewa, Bauchi, Jemaa, Kafin Madaki) Borno State (Ngala); Gombe State (Bajoga), Jigawa State (Gwaram); Kaduna State (Jaji, Kauru, Kafanchan, Zaria); Kebbi State (Kalgo, Birnin Kebbi, Gauri – Banza); Plateau State (Mangu, Bukuru, Jos); Niger State (Lapai, Suleja); Sokoto State (Gagawa); Taraba State (Kambari, Duchi, Garkowa, Gassol, Gun gun Bodel, Mayo Ranewo, Mutum Biyu); Yobe State (Kanamma, Damaturu, Potiskum); Kogi State (Omala, Abejukolo, Zugbe); Nasarawa State (Rukubi, Ado, Aso, Mararaba, Agima, Gidan Dogo, Keffi, Lafia, Loko, Odogbo, Wamba, Tunga, Udeni).
Others are Ebonyi State (Abakaliki, Echara, Ezilo); Benue State (Abinsi, Agaku, Agyo, Buruku, Gbajimba, Gboko, Gogo, Igumale, Katsina-Ala, Makurdi, Mbapa, Otobi, Otukpo, Udoma, Ugba, Ugbokolo, Ugbokpo, Ukpiam); Enugu State (Nsukka) the FCT (Abuja CBD, Asokoro, Bwari, Damagaza, Garki I and II, Guzape, Gwarinpa, Kubwa, Kuje, Kukwaba, Kurudu, Lokogoma, Lugbe, Mabushi, Maitama, Nyanya, Wuse I and II), and Cross River State (Obubra).
The ministry stated, “Due to the rise in the water level of River Niger, communities downstream of Jebba are advised to evacuate. Relevant stakeholders should take note.”
The National Emergency Management Agency declared on Sunday that the fatalities caused by severe flooding in Nigeria rose to 192 across 29 states.
Rising Niger and Benue rivers is the major reason for rainfall.
