Nigeria Warns of High Flood Risk for 33 States in 2026

The Nigerian government has announced that 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are at high risk of flooding in 2026, according to the annual flood outlook presented by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) on Wednesday. The report indicates that 14,118 communities across 266 local government areas (LGAs) will be affected.

The states identified include Abia, Adamawa, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, and Zamfara. The forecast predicts that from April to November 2026, various months will see significant flooding impacts on agriculture, livelihoods, and infrastructure.

The report emphasizes the need for state governments, local authorities, and community leaders to prepare adequately for the impending flood season.