NiMet Warns of Flooding Risk in Lagos and 25 States

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a flash flood risk alert for Lagos, Ogun, and 25 other states, effective from July 1 to July 10. This warning comes as the country enters its peak rainy season, with NiMet attributing the heightened risk to persistent rainfall experienced in June, which has saturated the soil and reduced its ability to absorb additional precipitation.

States likely to experience flash floods include Taraba, Sokoto, Borno, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Plateau, Adamawa, Kwara, Kogi, Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, Delta, Edo, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Bayelsa. NiMet warns that heavy rainfall may disrupt transportation, public utilities, agriculture, and public health, potentially leading to traffic gridlock, road closures, and temporary power outages.

The agency urges residents to remain vigilant, implement emergency response measures, and keep drainage systems clear to mitigate the impact of flooding.