Nigeria Flood Warning Extended to September 23
The National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre has pushed back the end of its flood warning for 20 states and the Federal Capital Territory, which now runs from September 10 to September 23, 2026.
3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 10, 2026, 6:25 p.m. ET
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Sep 10, 2026, 6:28 p.m. ET
Nigeria Flood Warning Issued for 20 States and the FCT, September 10–23
Nigeria's National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre (FEWSC) of the Federal Ministry of Environment has issued a flood warning covering 20 states and the Federal Capital Territory, running from September 10 to September 23, 2026, according to leadership.ng. The warning lifts on September 23, 2026.
The warning names Benue, Kogi, Niger, Rivers, Edo, Delta, Cross River, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo states, leadership.ng reported. Within the FCT, the areas listed are Abaji, Abuja Municipal, Asokoro, Bwari, Garki, Gwagwalada, Gwarinpa, Kubwa, Kuje, Kwali, Lugbe, Maitama, Nyanya and Wuse.
According to leadership.ng, the centre said a combination of rainfall, saturated soil, rapid surface runoff, drainage surcharge and rising river levels could trigger flooding in vulnerable locations during the forecast period.
The centre advised residents to verify evacuation routes, identify vulnerable households and secure essential assets ahead of possible flooding, leadership.ng reported.
Sep 10, 2026, 6:25 p.m. ETFirst report
Nigeria Flood Warning Issued for 20 States and the FCT, September 10–23
Nigeria's National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre (FEWSC) of the Federal Ministry of Environment has issued a flood warning covering 20 states and the Federal Capital Territory, according to leadership.ng. The warning begins on September 10, 2026 and expires on September 23, 2026.
The states named are Benue, Kogi, Niger, Rivers, Edo, Delta, Cross River, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo, leadership.ng reported. In the FCT, the areas listed are Abaji, Abuja Municipal, Asokoro, Bwari, Garki, Gwagwalada, Gwarinpa, Kubwa, Kuje, Kwali, Lugbe, Maitama, Nyanya and Wuse.
According to leadership.ng, the centre said a combination of rainfall, saturated soil, rapid surface runoff, drainage surcharge and rising river levels could trigger flooding in vulnerable locations during the forecast period. The warning carries an alert level of warning.
The centre advised residents to verify evacuation routes, identify vulnerable households and secure essential assets ahead of possible flooding, leadership.ng reported.
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