FULL LIST: FG issues flood alert for 32 states, Abuja

The Federal Government has issued a fresh flood alert for 198 Local Government Areas across 32 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The alert was issued by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

The NIHSA, in the alert issued by its Director General, Umar Ibrahim, warned of high to very high flood risks between August 7 and August 21, 2025.

The agency said the alert was issued following rising river levels and persistent rainfall across the country.

NIHSA warned that over 100 communities and major transportation routes may experience severe disruptions during the forecast period.

The affected states include Abuja, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, and Nasarawa.

Others are Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, and Zamfara States.

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According to the agency, a total of 198 LGAs and 832 communities fall within the projected flood impact zone.

“Possible disruption of major transportation routes is anticipated,” NIHSA stated, citing data from its colour-coded flood risk map.

The agency urged emergency management stakeholders to activate their response protocols and advised that evacuation plans be put in place for communities at risk.

NIHSA also enjoined residents and stakeholders to follow its weekly state-level and community-specific forecasts and to stay informed via the NIHSA flood dashboard and official social media platforms.

The alert, the NIHSA said, it is part of its ongoing efforts to mitigate the growing impact of seasonal flooding, which continues to displace thousands and damage infrastructure annually.

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