The Federal Government has issued a warning that 94 towns may experience flooding over a five-day period from July 16 to July 20, 2024.
This forecast was announced by the Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Salako, on Tuesday.
Dr. Salako indicated that these areas are expected to receive heavy rainfall, potentially leading to floods.
The states at risk include:
Adamawa State: Gbajili, Ganye
Abia State: Eziama, Arochukwu
Anambra State: Onitsha
Akwa Ibom State: Uyo, Upenekang, Oron, Edor, Eket, Obianga, Etinan
Bauchi State: Tafawa Balewa, Bauchi
Bayelsa State: Letugbene
Borno State: Maiduguri
Cross River State: Ikom, Calabar, Itigidi, Akpap
Nasarawa State: Udeni, Tunga
Federal Capital Territory: Abaji, Bwari
Jigawa State: Miga, Ringim, Dutse, Hadejia
Kano State: Gezawa, Gwarzo, Kano, Karaye, Wudil, Sumaila
Kebbi State: Gwandu, Jega, Kangiwa, Gauri-Banza, Ribah, Sakaba, Saminaka, Kamba, Birnin Kebbi, Bunza, Argungu, Bagudo
Katsina State: Bindawa, Jibia, Kaita, Katsina, Daura, Funtua
Kwara State: Kosubosu
Niger State: Ibi, Bida, Kontagora, Mashegu, Minna, New Bussa, Katcha, Rijau, Wushishi
Plateau State: Jos, Mangu
Rivers State: Port-Harcourt, Onne, Okrika, Bori
Sokoto State: Makira, Goronyo, Isa, Silame, Sokoto, Wamako
Taraba State: Gembu, Beli, Garkowa, Gasol, Serti, Donga, Duchi, Gwarzo, Gun gun Bodel
Yobe State: Gashua, Gasma, Damaturu, Geidam, Kanama
Zamfara State: Kaura Namoda, Maradun, Shinkafi, Bukkuyum, Majara, Gummi
Dr. Salako called on relevant stakeholders to take measures to reduce the impact of potential flooding.