NEMA Lists 14 States That May Experience Flooding

Fourteen states and 31 communities will likely witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding from July 4 – 8, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, NEMA's Territorial Coordinator for Lagos Territorial Office, disclosed this in a statement released on Wednesday, July 5.

Relevant stakeholders within the states concerned, have been directed to take precautionary measures to forestall the loss of lives and property.

Here's the list below;

Plateau: Langtang, Shendam

Kano: Sumaila, Tudun wada

Sokoto: Shagari, Goronyo, Silame

Delta: Okwe

Kaduna: Kachia

Akwa Ibom: Upenekang

Adamawa: Mubi, Demsa, Song, Mayo-belwa, Jimeta, Yola

Katsina: Katsina, Jibia, Kaita, Bindawa

Kebbi: Wara, Yelwa, Gwandu

Zamfara: Shinkafi, Gummi

Borno State: Briyel

Jigawa: Gwaram

Kwara: Jebba

Niger: Mashegu, Kontagora