NIHSA Warns of High Flood Risks in Adamawa, Lagos, Borno

The Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) issued a warning on Thursday regarding high riverine flood risks in Adamawa, Lagos, and Borno states for the upcoming seven days. The Director General of NIHSA, Umar Ibrahim, attributed the risk to rising river water levels, which may lead to flooding in vulnerable floodplain communities.

The agency identified three key hydrological stations: Numan on the Benue River and Gushaga and Komagudu on the Yobe River. In Adamawa State, local government areas at risk include Numan and Lamurde, with an estimated 147 communities, 49 schools, 40 health facilities, 6 markets, and 17 religious centers exposed.

In Lagos State, local government areas at risk include Agege, Ajeromi Ifelodun, Amuwo Odofin, Eti Osa, Ikeja, Ikorodu, and Kosofe, with an estimated exposure of 26 communities, 9 schools, 8 health facilities, and 6 markets. In Borno State, local government areas at risk include Gubio and Mobbar, affecting approximately 680 communities, 8 schools, 6 health facilities, 5 markets, and 21 religious centers.

Residents in these areas are advised to relocate people and livestock to safer, higher ground immediately.