The federal government has issued a warning that several communities across fourteen states may face flooding due to heavy rainfall.
The alert was released on Thursday by the National Flood Early Warning Centre (FEWS Centre) of the Federal Ministry of Environment. The statement indicated that the downpours could trigger floods between September 4 and 8, 2025.
Signed by Usman Abdullahi Bokani, Director of the Ministry’s Erosion, Flood, and Coastal Zone Management Department, the statement urged relevant stakeholders to remain vigilant. 
The states and areas expected to experience heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding include:
Ebonyi: Afikpo
Cross River: Edor, Ikom, Itigidi, Akpap
Kano: Gwarzo, Karaye
Zamfara: Anka, Gummi, Kaura Namoda, Maradun, Shinkafi, Bukuyum
Taraba: Dampar, Duchi, Garkowa, Gassol, Gembu, Gun Gun Bodel, Kambari, Mayo Ranewo, Mutum Biyu, Bandawa, Ngaruwa
Abia: Eziama, Umuahia
Yobe: Geidam, Kanama, Potiskum
Plateau: Langtang, Shendam, Wase
Borno: Ngala
Imo: Okigwe, Otoko
Niger: Sarki Pawa
Sokoto: Sokoto, Wamakko, Isa, Shagari, Makira
Kaduna: Kafanchan
Akwa Ibom: Oron
The Ministry also requested updates from state governments and relevant stakeholders on any major developments.
Meanwhile, Governors of North-Eastern states have raised concerns over potential humanitarian and economic challenges in the region, including the threat of flooding and a possible food crisis.
The warning was issued at the conclusion of the 12th North-East Governors’ Forum in Jalingo, Taraba State. The Forum’s Chairman and Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, noted that credible climate forecasts indicate the subregion could face severe flooding in the coming months.
