June 14, 2025 – Awka, Nigeria As torrential rains continue to raise fears of flooding across parts of the country, the Anambra State Government has intensified efforts to prevent and manage flood-related emergencies, following recent downpours that triggered heavy flooding in parts of Onitsha. The State Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Felix Odimegwu, disclosed this during
In a decisive move to curb the dangers posed by seasonal flooding, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed rapid response teams to 15 states across the federation identified as high-risk zones for flooding. This strategic deployment, which comes ahead of the peak of Nigeria’s rainy season, is aimed at bolstering disaster preparedness, enhancing
As part of proactive efforts to mitigate the impact of anticipated flooding across Nigeria, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced stakeholder engagement in Nasarawa State ahead of the 2025 rainy season. The campaign, held in collaboration with the Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA), is part of NEMA’s National Preparedness and Response Strategy
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has sounded the alarm over the high risk of cholera outbreaks and other waterborne diseases in parts of the country as it released its 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction. The forecast warns of severe health and environmental consequences due to anticipated heavy rainfall and widespread flooding across multiple states. In its
In a decisive move to avert the perennial threat of flooding during the rainy season, the Oyo State Government has announced the dredging of 11 major rivers across the state. This intervention, among several other infrastructure projects, was revealed following the State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The Commissioner
The Federal Government has sounded the alarm over an imminent flood crisis that threatens to engulf 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), placing over 1,200 communities in high-risk zones. This stark warning was issued during the presentation of the 2025 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) in Abuja.
