The Federal Government has warned that fresh flooding is likely in Lagos and 13 other states due to expected heavy rainfall this week.
LensNews confirmed that the warning was issued by the National Flood Early Warning Centre under the Ministry of Environment. In a forecast signed by Usman Abdullahi Bokani, Director of Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management, the ministry listed 52 communities at risk between September 16 and 18.
The states flagged include Lagos, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Jigawa, Kebbi, and Kwara. Communities such as Epe in Lagos, Yola and Jimeta in Adamawa, and several towns in Akwa Ibom and Anambra were specifically mentioned.
The alert follows reports of flooding in Adamawa where 13 communities in Yola North and Yola South LGAs were submerged after days of rainfall. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said it has begun evacuation of vulnerable residents, with priority given to children, women, the elderly, and people living with disabilities.
Authorities urged residents in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant, avoid known flood channels, and follow instructions from local emergency agencies. They also called for community leaders to support early evacuation and prevent avoidable loss of lives and property.
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