Heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding may hit about 48 towns in 13 states beginning from September 13 to September 17, 2023, the Federal Government announced on Wednesday.
It predicted that the rise in the water levels of River Benue and River Niger could affect communities along the rivers up to Bayelsa State and advised residents in these areas to take precautionary measures.
The government disclosed this in the flood prediction report of the National Flood Early Warning Systems Central Hub of the Federal Ministry of Environment.
According to the report, the 13 states to be affected include Kano, Kebbi, Katsina, Niger, Kwara, Zamfara, Bauchi, Taraba, Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Jigawa and Gombe.
The agency, however, stated that feedback from relevant stakeholders and state government representatives would be highly appreciated.
