NEMA Warns of Possible Flooding in 178 Communities Across 28 Kano Local Government Areas

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned that 178 communities across 28 local government areas of Kano State could experience moderate flooding during the 2026 rainy season.

The agency made the announcement on Tuesday at a stakeholders’ meeting and the launch of the 2026 National Preparedness and Response Campaign in Kano, themed “Strengthening Disaster Risk Governance for a Resilient Nigeria.”

Speaking on behalf of NEMA Director-General Zubaida Umar, the agency’s North-West Zonal Director, Aliyu Shehu-Kafindangi, said the warning is based on forecasts and assessments by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA).

“NEMA has introduced the 2026 Climate-Related Risk Management, Preparedness and Mitigation Framework, which focuses on strengthening local emergency response, conducting simulation exercises, sharing early warnings, positioning relief materials in advance, and assessing vulnerable infrastructure,” Shehu-Kafindangi said.

The affected local government areas include Ajingi, Bagwai, Bebeji, Bichi, Bunkure, Dala, Dawakin Kudu, Dawakin Tofa, Fagge, Gabasawa, Garun Malam, Gaya, Gwale, Kabo, Karaye, Kiru, Kunchi, Ghari, Kura, Madobi, Rano, Rimin Gado, Sumaila, Takai, Tofa, Tudun Wada, Ungogo, and Warawa.

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by the Commissioner for Water Resources, Dr. Dahiru Muhammad-Hashim, said the state has begun flood-control measures including clearing drainage channels and planting 10 million trees.

Sources: Daily Post