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 (NiHSA) has issued a warning of heightened riverine flood risks across 15 states in Nigeria from September 19 to 25, 2026. NiHSA Director-General and CEO, Arch Umar Mohammed, advised residents in vulnerable communities to relocate to safer, higher areas in anticipation of the forecasted flooding.
Elevated river stages would impact schools, healthcare facilities, markets, farms, and religious buildings, according to Mohammed. NiHSA recommends that state governments take immediate action to relocate residents in vulnerable communities to safer locations before the forecast period. Communities on the floodplain, including Obubra, Itigidi, and Epento on the Cross River, are specifically urged to prepare for potential relocation.
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