The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a flood alert for July 2025, warning that Rivers State and 23 others are at risk of experiencing flash flooding due to intensified rainfall across the country.
In a statement released on Monday, the agency listed Sokoto, Lagos, Edo, Benue, Kaduna, Zamfara, Yobe, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba, Niger, Nasarawa, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom as other states likely to be affected.
NiMet urged residents in the high-risk areas to take precautionary measures, including clearing drainage channels, relocating from flood-prone zones, preparing emergency kits, turning off electricity and gas during floods, and promoting community awareness.
The agency emphasized that the alert is part of its efforts to mitigate the impact of seasonal rainfall and protect lives and property.
