20 states likely to face flooding in July – NiMET
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has issued a flood alert, warning that 20 states would likely experience severe flooding in the month of July.
The NiMet’s flash flood risk alert released on Monday, identified the various risks in each of the 20 states.
The agency said, “Sokoto State has a high risk of experiencing flash floods. Other states with notable risk of flash flooding are Kaduna, Zamfara, Yobe, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Delta, Edo, Cross River, Rivers and Akwa Ibom.”
The agency advised residents of the identified states to relocate if necessary, clear their drainage, prepare emergency kits, turn off electricity and gas during flooding, strengthen mudslide prevention, and promote community awareness.
Meanwhile, a June 2025 report by SBM Intelligence revealed that since July 2024, floods have inundated 31 of Nigeria’s 36 states, affecting approximately 1.2 million people. The deluge has also destroyed an estimated 180,000 hectares of cultivated farmland, dealing a severe blow to the country’s agricultural productivity.
The floods have caused significant damage to agricultural infrastructure, further exacerbating food insecurity.
