The Federal Ministry of Environment has issued a warning, alerting that several locations across 16 Nigerian states may experience heavy rainfall and potential flooding between October 4 and October 8, 2025.
This was contained in a flood alert issued by the National Flood Early Warning Centre and signed by Usman Bokani, Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department at the ministry.
According to the alert, 39 locations across the affected states have been identified as areas prone to possible flooding within the stated period.
The ministry has called on state governments, relevant agencies, and local communities to take urgent precautionary measures to reduce the impact of the impending floods.
The states and areas listed include:
- Delta State: Asaba
- Yobe State: Damaturu
- Sokoto State: Isa
- Zamfara State: Anka, Bungudu, Gusau, Kaura-Namoda, Maradun, Shinkafi
- Katsina State: Jibia
- Oyo State: Kisi, Oyo
- Kebbi State: Ribah, Sakaba, Yelwa
- Kano State: Gwarzo, Sumaila, Karaye
- Niger State: Kontagora, Mashegu, Mokwa, New-Bussa, Rijau, Wushishi
- Kwara State: Kosubosu
- Benue State: Agaku, Buruku, Gboko, Katsina-Ala, Ugba
- Borno State: Briyel
- Bayelsa State: Brass, Ikpidiama, Odoni
- Cross River State: Edor, Ikom
- Rivers State: Itu, Ahoada
- Enugu State: Nsukka
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) revealed that as of September 20, 2025, at least 232 persons had lost their lives to flood disasters across parts of the country. Additionally, 121,224 people were displaced, while 339,658 individuals have been affected so far, with 681 persons sustaining various degrees of injuries.
The Ministry of Environment emphasized the need for proactive response, including the clearing of drainage channels, public sensitization, and emergency preparedness in high-risk zones.
As rainfall intensifies in the coming days, residents in these regions are advised to stay alert, follow safety advisories, and avoid crossing flooded roads and bridges.
