FG Warns Of Floods In 15 Northern States Between June 21st -25th, 2024

The following locations and their environs are likely to witness heavy rainfall that MAY lead to flood within the period of prediction: 21st -25th June, 2024.

Adamawa State: Abba Kumbo, Demsa, Farkumo, Ganye, Gbajili, Jimeta, Mubi, Natubi, Shelleng, Song, Wuro- Bokki, Mayo- Belwa

Benue State : Agyo, Ugbokpo

Borno State: Maiduguri

Jigawa State: Hadejia

Kaduna State : Kauru

Kano State: Gezawa, Gwarzo, Kano, Karaye, Kunchi, Wudil

Katsina State: Daura, Jibia

Kebbi State : Argungu, Bagudo, Bunza, Gwandu, Ribah,
Sakaba, Shanga, Yelwa

Kogi State: Abejukolo, Omale, Zugbe

Nasarawa State: Gidan Dogo, Keana, Lafia, Loko, Rukubi, Tunga, Udeni

Niger State: Magama

Plateau State: Langtang, Wase

Sokoto State: Gagawa, Goronyo, Isa, Shagari, Silame, Sokoto, Wamakko

Taraba State: Bandawa, Donga, Kwata Kanawa, Lau, Ngaruwa, Yorro

Zamfara State: Anka, Bukkuyum, Gummi

Relevant stakeholders should take note.

National Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS) Center, Federal Ministry of Environment Abuja

Note: Feedback from relevant stakeholders and State Government representatives will be highly appreciated.

Signed:
Haruna Ibrahim,
Head, Press and Public Relations,
Federal Ministry of Environment,
Abuja