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Flood risks and emergency response in Nigeria

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Flood risks and emergency response in Nigeria

In early September 2026, the Ogun State Government issued a flood alert following a Nigeria Meteorological Agency forecast of intense rainfall. Officials warned that flooding could be caused by prolonged rain, tidal fluctuations, and water releases from the Oyan Dam, identifying several vulnerable coastal and riverine communities. By mid-September, the scope of the threat expanded as the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) issued a high flood risk alert for 15 states, including Lagos, Cross River, and Benue. The agency reported that rising river levels put numerous communities, schools, and health facilities at risk, particularly in Cross River, and urged authorities to pre-position relief materials. On September 19, NiHSA forecasted potential riverine flooding between September 19 and 25 across 15 states, including Imo, Delta, Ebonyi, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Edo, Kogi, Taraba, Bayelsa, Enugu, and Abia. The In Cross River, the agency highlighted significant identified risks to infrastructure; in Cross River, 2,471 communities, 703 schools, and 344 health facilities were identified as vulnerable, while facilities, 145 markets, 453 religious centers, and 854 hectares of farmland. In Imo State faces risks to State, the alert covers 958 communities and communities, 1,022 schools. NiHSA schools, 553 healthcare facilities, 161 markets, and 198 religious buildings. In response to these warnings, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has emphasized preparedness. In Benue State, NEMA Director-General Zubaida Umar Mohammed urged local governments and community leaders the state government to activate emergency strengthen coordination due to regional vulnerabilities. NEMA conducted a full-scale flood response mechanisms. Residents simulation exercise in flood-prone areas were Makurdi to evaluate the transition from early warning systems to community action. NEMA officials advised the public to avoid water currents, move people, livestock, and valuables to higher ground, while the agency recommended pre-positioning supplies and use protective gear such as safe drinking water and first-aid kits. raincoats during heavy rainfall.

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