NiMet warns 13 states of flash floods in August , urges emergency preparedness

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a flash flood warning covering 13 states between August 11 and 20, 2026, urging residents, emergency managers and farmers to take immediate precautionary measures.

In an advisory posted on its X handle on Tuesday, NiMet listed Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Niger, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Adamawa, Plateau, Benue, Kogi, Taraba, Cross River and Akwa Ibom as high-risk states, citing forecast rainfall intensity, soil moisture levels, terrain and dam characteristics.

According to Daily Trust,the agency warned of road closures, transport disruptions, electricity and telecommunications outages, damaged farmlands and increased waterborne disease risks from stagnant floodwaters. Residents in flood-prone, low-lying, urban and riverside communities were advised to avoid flooded roads, stay alert and be prepared to relocate. Farmers were urged to improve drainage and move livestock and produce to safer ground.