FG warns of high flood in 15 states in seven days
The Federal Government has warned of a high riverine flood risk across 15 states, urging residents in vulnerable communities to relocate to safer ground. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-warns-of-high-flood-in-15-states-in-seven-days/
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has issued a high flood risk warning for 15 states across Nigeria, from September 19 to 25, 2026. The agency advises residents in vulnerable communities to relocate to safer locations ahead of the forecast, citing rising river levels that could impact schools, healthcare facilities, markets, farms, and religious buildings. Affected states include Imo, Cross River, Ebonyi, Benue, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Bayelsa, Enugu, Kogi, Delta, Abia, Taraba, Rivers, and Lagos.
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