The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned that 20 Nigerian states are at risk of flooding this July due to increasing rainfall across the country.
In an alert issued Monday in Abuja, NiMet urged residents in affected areas to take urgent precautions as heavy downpours could lead to destructive floods in many communities.
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Full List of States at Risk of Flooding in July 2025
- Sokoto
- Kaduna
- Zamfara
- Yobe
- Bauchi
- Bayelsa
- Jigawa
- Adamawa
- Taraba
- Niger
- Nasarawa
- Benue
- Ogun
- Ondo
- Lagos
- Delta
- Edo
- Cross River
- Rivers
- Akwa Ibom
What Residents Are Advised to Do
NiMet urged residents in these states to:
- Move to safer areas if necessary
- Clear blocked drainages
- Prepare emergency kits
- Turn off gas and electricity during rainstorms
- Avoid walking or driving through floodwaters
- Help raise community awareness
The agency stressed the need for early preparedness to avoid damage to lives and property.
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