The Federal Ministry of Environment has warned that 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) may experience flooding between June 22 and July 5, 2026, following forecasts of heavy rainfall across several parts of the country.

The warning was issued on Monday through the National Flood Early Warning Centre under the ministry’s Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department.

FG Identifies High-Risk and Critical Flood Zones

According to the advisory dated June 22, 2026, several communities across the country have been classified as either critical-risk or high-risk flood zones.

States listed under the critical-risk category include Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo and Rivers.

Lagos, Rivers, Anambra, FCT Among Most Vulnerable Areas

The ministry identified numerous flood-prone communities likely to be affected by heavy rainfall and rising water levels.

In Lagos State, vulnerable areas include Agege, Alimosho, Apapa, Badagry, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Lekki and Surulere.

In the FCT, high-risk areas include Abuja Municipal, Gwagwalada, Kubwa, Nyanya and Wuse.

Other identified locations include Onitsha and Awka (Anambra), Yenagoa (Bayelsa), Makurdi (Benue), Calabar (Cross River), Warri and Sapele (Delta), Enugu and Nsukka (Enugu), Owerri (Imo), Lokoja (Kogi), Ilorin (Kwara), and Port Harcourt (Rivers).

FG Issues Safety Advisory to Residents

The ministry urged residents in high-risk communities to take urgent precautionary measures to reduce potential impact.

It advised communities in critical zones to maintain flood watch, identify evacuation routes, and avoid building or trading in flood-prone areas.

“Communities classified as Critical should maintain immediate flood watch, identify evacuation routes, protect vulnerable households,” the advisory stated.

For high-risk areas, the ministry called for intensified drainage clearance, monitoring of waterways, and improved community reporting of rising water levels.

Rising Concern Over Seasonal Flooding

The warning comes amid the peak of Nigeria’s rainy season, raising concerns over possible displacement of residents, destruction of property, and disruption of economic activities in vulnerable areas.

Authorities have urged state governments and emergency agencies to step up preparedness measures to prevent avoidable losses.

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to building effective emergency preparedness and response systems across all local government areas in Nigeria. The initiative aims to strengthen disaster coordination, data management, and early warning mechanisms at the grassroots level.

NEMA’s Director General, Zubaida Umar, stated this during a two-day workshop themed “Emergency Preparedness & Response Stakeholders Engagement Workshop” held in Maiduguri. The training, organized in partnership with the World Bank Group and the Borno State Government, is designed to equip key stakeholders with essential disaster management and response skills.

Represented by Bamidele Onimode, Director of Planning and Research Forecasting, Umar highlighted the importance of defining clear roles for local stakeholders to ensure swift and coordinated responses during emergencies. She reiterated the agency’s goal of moving from reactive measures to proactive preparedness through multi-agency collaboration.

Umar noted, “As we begin this engagement, let us reflect on how far we’ve come and how much more we can achieve together. Let’s continue to move from reaction to preparedness, from coordination to resilience.”

In his remarks, Oluwaseun Olowoporoku, representing the World Bank Country Director, reaffirmed the Bank’s support for Borno State through technical assistance, operational support, and knowledge sharing. He added that investing in preparedness yields long-term benefits, saying, “Every dollar invested in preparedness saves several more in response and recovery while protecting lives and livelihoods.”

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Acting Director General of FEMD, Engr. Abdulrahman Mohammed, explained that water levels in the area are rising fast. He said the road is likely to flood soon.

“This road will be flooded. Closing it now is a step to save lives and property,” he said.

He asked residents to be patient and use other routes for now. The department had been monitoring the water level since June before deciding to act.

Mohammed also warned motorists not to drive into flooded roads. “Wait for the water to go down before driving through,” he advised.

Residents can report emergencies by calling the toll-free number 112.

The closed slip road connects Goodluck Jonathan Expressway with Ring Road 2. This area has a history of flooding. In 2019, Mr. Tony Okecheme, Director of Finance at the FCT High Court, died in a flash flood at this same location.

Officials from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), including the Head of Abuja Operations, Mr. Zakari Abubakar, and representatives from the Department of Development Control, were present during the closure.

FEMD urged all residents to stay alert and follow safety guidelines during the rainy season.

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