The Federal Government has predicted heavy rainfall in 15 states, affecting 35 specific locations nationwide.
This warning was issued on Tuesday by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre under the Ministry of Environment.
The projected period for these rains, which could lead to flooding, spans from September 24 to 28, 2024.
The identified states are locations are “Delta State (Abraka, Agbor, Okpo-Krika, Umukwata, Umugboma, Aboh); Edo State (Ekpoma, Auchi, Irrua, Ilushi, Sabongidda-Ora, Uromi); Taraba State (Gembu); Kwara State (Ilorin); Kaduna State (Kauru); Kebbi State (Ribah); Zamfara State (Majara); Niger State (Mashegu, Kontagora, Lapai, Rijau, Sarkin-Pawa).”
Others are “Katsina State (Bindawa, Daura, Funtua, Bakori); Nasarawa State (Ado, Aso, Mararaba); Adamawa State (Demsa); Jigawa State (Gwaram); Kogi State (Ibaji); Kano State (Kunchi, Sumaila); and Gombe State (Nafada).”
