NiMet Issues Flash Flood Alert, Lists High-Risk States

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a flood alert for July 2025, warning that several states across the country are at significant risk of experiencing flash floods due to the intensifying rainfall pattern.

In its monthly risk forecast released on Monday, NiMet identified Sokoto State as having a high probability of flash flooding, urging authorities and residents to take proactive measures to mitigate potential damage.

Other states flagged with notable flood risks include: Kaduna, Zamfara, Yobe, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Delta, Edo, Cross River, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom.

The agency emphasized the need for preparedness, advising residents in the affected states to:

Relocate from flood-prone areas where necessary,clear blocked drainages and waterways,turn off electricity and gas during flooding,prepare emergency kits,Reinforce structures against mudslides,raise public awareness at the community level.

NiMet reiterated its commitment to providing timely weather updates and urged state governments and emergency agencies to coordinate disaster response plans to reduce the impact of flash floods.