The Digest:
The Federal Government has issued an urgent flood alert for 32 high-risk locations across 11 states, advising immediate evacuation for communities along the floodplains of major rivers. The warning, triggered by rising water levels in the River Niger, Benue, and Gongola, highlights a recurring national crisis that continues to displace and endanger millions.
Key Points:
- The alert spans from September 14–18 and impacts states including Taraba, Delta, Benue, Nasarawa, and Zamfara.
- Communities along the River Gongola up to Numan and the Rivers Benue/Niger up to Lokoja are most at risk.
- The warning follows recent floods in Kaduna that displaced 470 children and destroyed 270 homes.
- NEMA reports 231 flood-related deaths and 1.2 million displaced persons so far in 2025.
- In 2024, floods affected over 5.2 million people and claimed 1,237 lives nationwide.
- The National Flood Early Warning Centre urged stakeholders to take proactive measures.
- States like Kebbi, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, and Niger are also on high alert.
Sources: The Cable
