Expect heavy rains and floods for three days in September - government warns 11 states [Full list]

 Expect heavy rains and floods for three days in September - government warns 11 states [Full list]

 Expect heavy rains and floods for three days in September - government warns 11 states [Full list]

Another Nigerian government, through the National Flood Early Warning System (FEWS), Federal Ministry of Environment, has predicted that heavy rains and floods may occur in at least 11 states in the next three days. About a week ago, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) predicted heavy rains in Kwara and Niger state in the next few days. According to NiMet, there will be heavy rainfall in 20 states. In its latest edition on Wednesday morning, however, FEWS predicted that flooding due to heavy rains may occur in at least 11 states between September 13 and 17, 2023. 

The statement said: “These areas and surrounding areas are likely to experience heavy rains that may cause flooding during the forecast period: September 13-17, 2023. 

''Kano State: Sumaila, Kunchi, Kebbi State: Argungu, Katsina State: Bindawa, Jibia, Kaita, Katsina, Niger State: Kontagora, Mashegu, New Bussa, Kwara State: Kosubosu, Zamfara State: Kaura Namoda, Shinkafi, Bauchi State: Bajoga , Darazo, Kirfi, Azare, Jama'are., Itas, Misau, Taraba State: Beli, Donga, Lau, Serti, Mutum-Biyu, Yorro, Borno State: Briyel, Biu, Dikwa, Kukawa, Bama, Adamawa State: Ganye , Mubi, Demsa, Jimeta, Mayo Belwa, Numan, Shelleng, Song, Yobe State: Dapchi, Gashua, Geidam, Kanamma, Machina, Potiskum, Gombe State: Nafada Jigawa State: Dutse, Gumel, Gwaram, Miga. 

The statement also warned that due to the flooding of the Bénoué River in Niger, the communities along the Bénoué River in Niger to Bayelsa State should be cautious.