Flood Alert: FG Warns 32 Communities in 11 States of Heavy Rainfall, Urges Evacuation [Full List] -

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By Odekunle Doyin

News Alert reports that the Federal Government has issued a fresh flood alert, warning that 32 locations across 11 states are at high risk of heavy rainfall and possible flooding between September 14 and 18, 2025.

The advisory, released by the National Flood Early Warning Centre of the Ministry of Environment, was signed by the Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, Usman Bokani, on Sunday.

According to the notice, the vulnerable states and communities include:

Adamawa State: Ganye, Natubi
Benue State: Abinsi, Agyo, Gogo, Ito, Makurdi, Udoma, Ukpiam
Nasarawa State: Agima, Rukubi, Odogbo
Taraba State: Beli, Serti, Donga
Delta State: Umugboma, Umukwata, Abraka, Aboh, Okpo-Krika
Niger State: Rijau
Kebbi State: Ribah
Kano State: Gwarzo, Karaye
Katsina State: Jibia
Sokoto State: Makira
Zamfara State: Kaura Namoda, Shinkafi, Maradun, Gusau, Anka, Bungudu

The ministry particularly warned that rising water levels in the River Gongola, River Benue, and River Niger pose severe risks for communities living along their floodplains.

“Due to a rise in the water level of River Gongola, River Benue, and River Niger, the communities on the flood plains of River Gongola up to Numan, and also communities on the flood plains of River Benue and River Niger up to Lokoja are advised to evacuate immediately. Relevant stakeholders should kindly take note,” the alert read.

The Federal Government urged state governments, emergency agencies, and local authorities to act swiftly, stressing the need for early evacuation and rapid response to prevent loss of lives and property.

This latest warning comes just days after torrential rainfall in Zaria, Kaduna State, displaced more than 470 children and destroyed over 270 homes across several communities.

Nigeria continues to suffer repeated cycles of flooding, worsened by poor drainage systems, rapid urbanisation, and climate change. As of September 4, official records show that this year’s floods had already claimed at least 231 lives, with 114 persons still missing.