The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a flood alert for the month of July, warning that states including Sokoto, Lagos, Edo, and Benue are at risk of experiencing flash floods.
The flash flood risk alert for July 2025, released on Monday by the agency, shows the states with varying probable risks of experiencing flash flooding events due to the onset of rainfall across the country.
The agency said, “Sokoto State has a high risk of experiencing flash floods.”
“Other states with notable risk of flash flooding are; Kaduna, Zamfara, Yobe, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Delta, Edo, Cross River, Rivers and Akwa Ibom.”
The agency advised residents of the states to relocate if necessary, clear drainage systems, prepare emergency kits, turn off electricity and gas during flooding, strengthen mudslide prevention, and promote community awareness.
