Lagos, Ogun Oyo, 31 other states risk flash floods, NiMet warns

Weather forecast agency Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has informed the governments in 34 states of the federation to prepare for downpour in the next three days.

It noted that heavy rainfall capable of causing flash floods have started in some parts of the country and would last till tomorrow.

This agency issued the warning yesterday in a statement signed by its General Manager (Public Relations) Muntari Ibrahim in Abuja.

The states are: Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, Kebbi, Niger, FCT, Plateau, Adamawa, Taraba, Kwara, Oyo, Lagos, Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Benue, Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo, Anambra, Abia and Rivers.

Urging the states to sensitise residents, the agency warned that flash floods on roads, settlements, farmlands and bridges could cause road crashes.

The agency cautioned the public to take heed and avoid damages from rain related hazards occasioned by the predicted flash floods.

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