NiMet warned of flash flooding in 27 states

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned of a possible flash flood situation in the 27 states of the federation.

NiMet in an alert released on Sunday warned that widespread rainfall expected during the first ten days of July could trigger flooding across the state as the country enters the peak of the monsoon season.

The agency attributed the high risk to persistent rainfall in June, which it said had left land in much of the country unable to absorb additional rainfall.

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“After widespread rainfall occurred in many parts of Nigeria in June, the soil became highly saturated, reducing its ability to absorb additional rainfall.

“As July marks the start of the peak rainy season, the risk of flash floods is expected to increase, especially in low-lying, urban, coastal and poorly drained areas,” the statement said.

According to the agency, states likely to experience flash floods during the period include “Taraba, Sokoto, Borno, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Plateau, Adamawa, Kwara, Kogi, Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, Delta, Edo, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa.”