Federal Government has cautioned that 15 states are in high risk of extreme flooding because of heavy rainfall soon.
The Federal Ministry of Environment in a statement issued by Haruna Ibrahim, the head ofedia and publicity on Sunday in Abuja, anticipated that the 15 states would observe heavy rainfall which might prompt flooding, this season.
The following regions and their environs are probably going to observe heavy rainfall that Might prompt flood within the time of expectation, 21st - 25th June, 2024.
The states and locations include Adamawa State, Abba Kumbo, Demsa, Farkumo ,Ganye, Gbajili, Jimeta, Mubi, Natubi, Shelleng, Melody, Wuro-Bokki, Mayo-Belwa;
Benue State, Agyo, Ugbokpo,
Borno State.. Maiduguri, Jigawa State, Hadejia, Kaduna State.. Kauru, Kano State.. Gezawa, Gwarzo, Kano, Karaye, Kunchi, Wudil, Katsina State.. Daura, Jibia, Kebbi State.. Argungun, Bagudo, Bunza,Gwandu,Ribah, Sakaba,Shanga,Yelwa and Kogi State, Abejukolo, Omale, Zugbe.
Others are Nasarawa State, Gidan Dogo, Keana, Lafia, Loko, Rukubi, Tunga,Udeni, Niger State.. Magama,
Plateau State.. Langtang ,Wase;
Sokoto State.. Gagawa ,Goronyo, Isa, Shagari,Silame; Sokoto,
Wamakko, Taraba State, Bandawa, Donga, Kwata Kanawa, Lau, Ngaruwa, Yorro and Zamfara State.. Anka, Bukkuyum, Gummi.
With meteorologists anticipating above-average rainfall in several regions, authorities are encouraging residents and local government to get ready for likely immersion.
The Service's admonition comes amidst growing apprehension about the effect of environmental change on weather conditions, leading to more intense and erratic rainfall events.