The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a fresh flood alert covering 28 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), warning that over 739 communities across 162 Local Government Areas face a high risk of flooding between Tuesday, July 15, and August 5, 2025.
The alert, which follows the agency’s 2025 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) released on April 10, was contained in a statement issued by NIHSA’s Director General, Umar Mohammad, and shared with newsmen on Wednesday.
NIHSA stated that the warning is based on current hydrological data and consistent patterns indicating rising flood risks across key regions in the country.
The following states were listed as vulnerable to moderate-to-severe flooding:
North: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe
South: Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Imo, Lagos, Ondo, Rivers and the FCT: Federal Capital Territory (Abuja)
According to the agency, weekly flood alerts are now being issued to track risk levels in real-time, with communities advised to check the NIHSA Flood Dashboard via http://www.nihsa.gov.ng
NIHSA warned that the forecast could result in significant disruption to more than 100 major transportation routes, including critical economic corridors such as: Okene–Lokoja–Abuja Road, Birnin Kebbi–Bunza Road, Ibi–Wukari Road, Major roads in Lagos, FCT, and the Niger Delta.
The agency emphasized that low-lying urban centers, coastal communities, and riverine areas are especially vulnerable to: Infrastructure damage, displacement of residents, loss of farmlands and livestock and threats to food security.
NIHSA strongly urged all emergency management stakeholders including NEMA, SEMA, and local authorities to activate preparedness and response mechanisms immediately.
“The intensity and impact of the floods will vary across the affected states,” the statement said. “Communities at risk must implement evacuation plans and safety protocols without delay.”
The agency reiterated the importance of early warning systems, community awareness, and rapid response strategies, especially in flood-prone regions.
