The Federal Government has raised alarm over possible flooding in several locations across 10 states between April 8 and 12, 2026, due to expected heavy rainfall.
However, the advisory was issued by the National Flood Early Warning Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment in a flood prediction notice dated 8 April 2026, by the Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, Usman Bokani.
The following locations and their environs are likely to witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding within the period of prediction: 8th – 12th April, 2026’, the notice stated.
The ministry confirmed that , communities in Ebonyi, Anambra, Ogun, Taraba, Cross River, Benue, Imo, Delta, Rivers, and Abia states are among the areas likely to witness heavy rainfall that may trigger flooding during the period.
Also , Ayetoro and Ilaro in Ogun State; Donga, Kwata Kanawa, Lau, Serti, Takum, and Yorro in Taraba State; as well as Edor, Ikom, and Itigidi in Cross River State.
Other locations include Igumale in Benue State; Nworievbi, Okigwe, Otoko, and Owerri in Imo State; Oko Anara in Delta State; Port Harcourt in Rivers State; and Umuahia in Abia State.
The ministry noted that the listed locations and their surrounding areas were likely to witness heavy rainfall that “may lead to flooding” within the prediction period.
Notes that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency and the Federal Government had earlier issued warnings to farmers against early planting following recent “deceptive” rains in February and early March 2026.
Furthermore, Lagos State Government advised residents in March to brace for heavy rainfall and flash flooding as the rainy season approaches.
Therefore, the ministry appealed to relevant stakeholders to take precautionary measures.
