Close Menu
Chronicle NG
    Trending Stories
    Tinubu nominates Bernard Doro as humanitarian affairs minister

    Senate confirms Bernard Doro as humanitarian minister

    October 30, 2025
    Tinubu decorates service chiefs with new ranks

    JUST IN: Tinubu decorates service chiefs with new ranks

    October 30, 2025
    15% tariff on fuel will worsen hardship, APC chieftain says

    15% tariff on fuel will worsen hardship, APC chieftain says

    October 30, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Trending
    • Senate confirms Bernard Doro as humanitarian minister
    • JUST IN: Tinubu decorates service chiefs with new ranks
    • 15% tariff on fuel will worsen hardship, APC chieftain says
    • Tinubu approves 15% import duty on petrol
    • Enugu reps defect to APC
    • Police officer, three others die in fatal Lagos crash
    • NSCDC deploys 10,000 personnel for Anambra poll
    • Vinicius apologies over El Clasico outburst
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Chronicle NGChronicle NG
    Subscribe
    Thursday, October 30
    • News
      • Nigeria News
      • World News
      • Headlines News
    • Politics
    • Business
    • Sport
    • Entertainment
    • Contact Us
    Chronicle NG

    FG warns of imminent flooding in 15 states

    Opalim LiftedBy Opalim LiftedSeptember 25, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Telegram WhatsApp
    FG issues flood alert as Jebba Dam spills excess water
    FG issues flood alert as Jebba Dam spills excess water
    Facebook Twitter WhatsApp

    The Federal Government of Nigeria has warned of heavy rainfall and possible flooding in 15 states and 69 communities between September 24 and 28.

    In an advisory on Wednesday, the ministry of environment’s National Flood Early Warning Centre said the forecast covers Adamawa, Anambra, Bayelsa, Borno, Delta, Edo, Imo, Kano, Katsina, Ondo, Oyo, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba and Zamfara.

    Communities at risk include Yola, Yenagoa, Warri, Benin City, Oguta, Kano, Jibia, Akure, Oyo, Ahoada, Shagari, Serti and Gusau, among others.

    “The heavy rainfall forecast for these locations may lead to overflow in the identified communities and their environs. Stakeholders are therefore advised to prepare adequately and implement preventive actions,” Bokani said.

    The ministry added that the alert is part of its regular early-warning system to reduce the risk of loss of lives and property at the peak of the rainy season. Residents, local governments and emergency response agencies were urged to take precautionary measures.

    The warning comes days after downpour submerged parts of Lagos, disrupting businesses, destroying homes and leaving major roads impassable.

    • Lagos flood paralyzes businesses, leaves motorists stranded in Lekki, Ikorodu, others

    Severe flooding has become a recurring challenge in Nigeria during the rainy season.

    In 2022, the country recorded its worst flood in a decade, which killed over 600 people, displaced 1.4 million, and destroyed swathes of farmland.

    Experts blame the growing frequency and impact of overflow on climate change, poor drainage systems, and unregulated urban growth.

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) had earlier predicted high flood risks in several parts of the country in 2025.

    Share. Facebook Twitter Telegram WhatsApp

    Keep Reading

    Tinubu nominates Bernard Doro as humanitarian affairs minister

    Senate confirms Bernard Doro as humanitarian minister

    Tinubu decorates service chiefs with new ranks

    JUST IN: Tinubu decorates service chiefs with new ranks

    15% tariff on fuel will worsen hardship, APC chieftain says

    15% tariff on fuel will worsen hardship, APC chieftain says

    Tinubu reviews pardon list, excludes drug, human trafficking, kidnapping convicts

    Tinubu approves 15% import duty on petrol

    Enugu reps defect to APC

    Enugu reps defect to APC

    Police officer, three others die in fatal Lagos crash

    Police officer, three others die in fatal Lagos crash

    Subscribe to News

    Be the first to get the latest news updates from ChronicleNG about world, sports, politics etc

    Tinubu nominates Bernard Doro as humanitarian affairs minister

    Senate confirms Bernard Doro as humanitarian minister

    October 30, 2025
    Tinubu decorates service chiefs with new ranks

    JUST IN: Tinubu decorates service chiefs with new ranks

    October 30, 2025
    15% tariff on fuel will worsen hardship, APC chieftain says

    15% tariff on fuel will worsen hardship, APC chieftain says

    October 30, 2025
    Tinubu reviews pardon list, excludes drug, human trafficking, kidnapping convicts

    Tinubu approves 15% import duty on petrol

    October 30, 2025
    Enugu reps defect to APC

    Enugu reps defect to APC

    October 30, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • Politics
    • News
    • Sports
    • Business
    • About Us
    © 2025 ChronicleNG

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.