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NiHSA Issues Flood Alert for 27 Nigerian States
NiHSA warns of imminent riverine flooding across 27 states, advising residents in vulnerable areas to prepare for evacuation and take precautionary safety measures.
Severe Rainfall Causes Widespread Agricultural Destruction Across Nigeria
Severe flooding fueled by heavy rainfall is causing extensive damage to farms and livelihoods across multiple Nigerian states, prompting urgent calls for government intervention.
Benue State intensifies flood mitigation with daily water level tracking
Benue State has implemented daily water level monitoring and improved drainage infrastructure as part of an urgent strategy to mitigate flood risks following a federal warning.
Nasarawa combats flood risks through drainage clearance and sanitation enforcement
Nasarawa State has arrested 126 sanitation law violators and shifted to daily drainage monitoring to reduce flood risks during the rainy season.
NIHSA Issues Flood Warning for 17 States Starting July 21
NIHSA has alerted 17 Nigerian states to imminent flood risks occurring from July 21 to July 27, prompting calls for immediate emergency preparations.
NiHSA Issues Flood Warning for 17 States Between July 21 and July 27
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has warned of medium flood risks across 17 states from July 21 to July 27, 2026, urging immediate safety measures and evacuations.
Edo man dies after flood washes away makeshift bridge
A 30-year-old father of seven died in Edo State after a makeshift bridge collapsed during heavy flooding, sparking local outrage over construction drainage practices.
Severe Flooding Wrecks Over 20 Residences and Crops in Plateau State
Flash flooding in the Darwat-Jol community of Plateau State has displaced families and destroyed over 20 homes alongside critical farmland after an intense Saturday rainstorm.
Abia State Administration Draws Criticism Over Flooding in Owerinta
The Abia State government is addressing public backlash after road construction activities in Owerinta led to increased flooding, citing natural terrain issues as the primary cause.
Severe Flooding in Edo Claims One Life and Destroys Homes
A powerful flood in Edo State has left one person dead and caused widespread destruction to homes and infrastructure across the Akoko-Edo Local Government Area.