NiMet Warns Of Flooding In Lagos, Ogun, 25 Other States

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned that Lagos, Ogun and 25 other states face a flash flood risk during the first 10 days of July.

The agency said heavy rainfall recorded in June had left soils saturated in many parts of the country, raising the danger of flooding as the rainy season reaches its peak.

NiMet listed Taraba, Sokoto, Borno, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Plateau, Adamawa, Kwara, Kogi, Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, Delta, Edo, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa among the states at risk.

The warning covers July 1 to July 10 and is aimed especially at low-lying, urban, coastal and poorly drained areas.

Channels TV reported that NiMet also warned of possible temporary power and telecommunications outages, poor visibility during heavy rain, waterlogged farmlands, crop losses and damage to roads, bridges and drainage infrastructure.

The agency advised residents and authorities in flood-prone areas to take precautions as more rainfall is expected.

Sources: Punch, Channels TV