Flood: Federal Govt Places 944 Communities In 21 States On Alert

Fresh fears of devastating floods have gripped Nigeria following a new prediction by the Federal Ministry of Environment that places 944 communities across 21 states on critical flood alert between August 2 and August 15, 2026.
It said hundreds of other communities also face varying degrees of flood risk.
The government warned that the affected communities could experience severe flooding triggered by a combination of persistent rainfall, rising river levels, saturated soils, rapid surface runoff and overwhelmed drainage systems, urging residents in vulnerable areas to immediately commence protective measures.
According to the latest flood outlook released by the National Flood Earl...