NiMet Issues Flood Alert as Peak Rains Begin, Says Lagos, Sokoto, Imo, 24 Others Face High Risk from July 1
Kasim Sumaina in Abuja
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a probable flash-flood risk alert from July 1 to 10, 2026, warning that intensified rainfall at the onset of the peak rainy season could trigger flash flooding across 27 states.
According to the NiMet advisory, widespread rainfall experienced across many parts of the country in June had left soils heavily saturated, significantly reducing their capacity to absorb additional rainwater.
As a result, low-lying communities, urban centres, coastal areas, and locations with poor drainage were expected to face an elevated risk of flooding over the coming days.
