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 Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather advisory predicting three days of haze and intermittent sunshine across Nigeria, beginning Wednesday, January 7, through Friday.

In its latest outlook, the agency said northern and central states will experience predominantly sunny but hazy conditions, with suspended dust particles expected to reduce visibility, especially during afternoon and evening hours.

South to See Clouds, Isolated Rain

For southern Nigeria, NiMet forecast sunny skies with cloud patches, alongside isolated thunderstorms and light rainfall in parts of Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Delta, Imo, Abia, Edo and Anambra states at different periods of the forecast window.

The agency noted that rainfall activity may occur in the morning hours in some coastal states and extend into the late afternoon and evening in others.

Health and Travel Advisory

NiMet cautioned that dust haze across the North-Central and northern regions could pose health risks, urging people with asthma, respiratory conditions and allergies to take necessary precautions.

Motorists were advised to drive with caution during rainfall, while airline operators were encouraged to obtain airport-specific weather reports to aid operational planning.

Residents were also advised to stay updated through official NiMet weather bulletins as conditions evolve.

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In its official weather update released on Friday in Abuja, NiMet warned that early morning thunderstorms will affect parts of Taraba, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Adamawa on Saturday.

As the day progresses, rain and thunderstorms are expected in Borno, Sokoto, Gombe, and Bauchi, in addition to the earlier mentioned states.

North-Central Weather Forecast

On Saturday morning, thunderstorms may develop over:

•Benue

•Plateau

•Niger

•Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

•Nasarawa

Later in the day, rain and thunderstorms are expected in:

•Kwara

•Kogi

•The rest of North-Central states

Southern Nigeria: Cloudy Start, Wet Finish

Southern states will experience a mix of cloud cover and morning rain in areas such as:

•Enugu

•Ebonyi

•Cross River

•Lagos

•Akwa Ibom

•Rivers

•Bayelsa

By the afternoon, isolated thunderstorms and rainfall may affect:

•Imo

•Abia

•Anambra

•Ondo

•Oyo

•Ogun

•Ekiti

•Edo

•Delta

Sunday Weather Outlook

Early Sunday thunderstorms are likely in:

•Kaduna

•Kebbi

•Adamawa

•Taraba

Later in the day, more storms are expected across:

•Gombe

•Bauchi

•Zamfara

In the North-Central region, there will be intermittent sunshine and cloud cover, with the chance of storms in:

•Kogi

•Kwara

•Nasarawa

•Niger

•Benue

•FCT

For the South, morning rain is expected in:

•Delta

•Lagos

•Rivers

•Bayelsa

•Cross River

•Akwa Ibom

Later in the day, widespread thunderstorms and rain may occur across:

•Imo

•Enugu

•Abia

•Edo

•Ogun

•Oyo

•Ekiti

Monday: Continued Rain Across Regions

On Monday morning, parts of Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba may again experience thunderstorms.

Rain and thunder are also likely later in the day in:

•Kano

•Katsina

•Gombe

•Bauchi

Central Nigeria will see more rainfall and thunderstorms, especially in:

•FCT

•Nasarawa

•Benue

•Niger

•Kogi

In the South, light morning rain is possible in:

•Ogun

•Edo

•Ondo

•Delta

•Bayelsa

Later in the afternoon, isolated thunderstorms are forecast across most of the southern states.

Public Safety Advisory

NiMet advises the public to stay alert and take precautions during this weather period:

•Secure loose items that could be blown by strong winds.

•Avoid standing under trees during storms.

•Unplug electrical appliances during thunderstorms.

•Monitor weather reports regularly.

Air travelers are encouraged to request airport-specific forecasts for flight planning.

For up-to-date weather information, visit www.nimet.gov.ng.

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