FG Issues Fresh Flood Alert To 9 Northern States After Deaths in Yobe
- Northern Nigeria faces renewed flood threats as the Federal Ministry of Environment’s FEW Center issues a fresh alert for nine states, including Adamawa and Katsina
- The warning, effective from 25 to 29 August 2025, highlights towns at high risk due to anticipated heavy rainfall
- Authorities have urged immediate vigilance and feedback from local stakeholders to mitigate potential disaster
The Federal Ministry of Environment’s National Flood Early Warning Center (FEW Center) has issued a fresh flood warning alert to Adamawa and eight other northern states, citing the likelihood of heavy rainfall and potential flooding between 25 and 29 August 2025.
In a circular signed by Usman Abdullahi Bokani, Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, the ministry identified specific northern settlements at risk due to their geographic location and predicted weather patterns.
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The alert, released in Abuja on Monday, placed Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano and Katsina States on red alert, urging immediate preparedness.
Bokani called on stakeholders across the affected regions to monitor developments closely and report any emerging situations. “Relevant stakeholders on the centre’s platform [should] give feedback of any emerging situation in their various states,” he stated.
Towns on red alert: Adamawa and Katsina lead the list
Adamawa and Katsina States were highlighted as having the highest number of towns under threat. In Adamawa, Mubi, Shelleng and Abba-Kumbo were listed, while Katsina town, Kaita and Bindawa were flagged in Katsina State.
Other towns identified include:
• Jigawa State: Gwaram
• Gombe State: Nafada
• Borno State: Ngala
• Kano State: Sumaila
• Zamfara State: Anka
• Sokoto State: Makira
Bauchi State was noted for two vulnerable areas—Azare and Jama’are—both placed on the FEW Center’s watchlist.
Previous alerts and river Niger concerns
This latest warning follows a similar alert issued just last week, in which the FEW Center advised communities along the flood plains of River Niger—from Jebba to Lokoja—to evacuate due to rising water levels. The advisory covered towns in seven northern states and underscored the growing urgency of flood preparedness across the region.
The FEW Center continues to monitor rainfall patterns and river levels, urging residents and local authorities to remain vigilant and responsive to evolving conditions.
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