FG Releases Flood Warning for States, calls for action

The Federal Government has rolled out Flood warning for several parts of the country in the next one week.

The warning which was contained in a Statement released by the Agency through the Flood Early Warning from the Central Hub in the Federal Ministry of the Environment in Abuja affects 14 States.

The warning is expected to serve as a platform for States and the Federal Government to operationalise measures put in place after the devastating floods of 2022 across the Country.

FLOOD PREDICTION

The following locations and environs may witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding from 4th July – 8th July, 2023

Plateau State: Langtang, Shendam

Kano State: Sumaila, Tudun wada

Sokoto State: Shagari, Goronyo, Silame

Delta State: Okwe

Kaduna State: Kachia

Akwa Ibom State: Upenekang

Adamawa State: Mubi, Demsa, Song, Mayo-belwa, Jimeta, Yola

Katsina State: Katsina, Jibia, Kaita, Bindawa

Kebbi State: Wara, Yelwa, Gwandu

Zamfara State: Shinkafi, Gummi

Borno State: Briyel

Jigawa State: Gwaram

Kwara State: Jebba

Niger State: Mashegu, Kontagora

Relevant stakeholders are advised to take precautionary measures to forestall loss of lives and property.

Note: Feedback from relevant stakeholders, State Government representatives on this platform for encouragement and record purposes will be highly appreciated.

Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) Central Hub ,
Federal Ministry of Environment , *Abuja