The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has warned that flooding across several parts of the country may continue until September, with the most severe impacts expected between August and September if preventive measures are not urgently implemented.
Director-General of NiHSA, Umar Mohammed, who spoke through the agency’s Head of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing Department, Emmanuel Tuna, said the current flooding aligns with forecasts earlier issued by the agency.
According to him, the ongoing floods are only the beginning of the peak rainy season, warning that the situation could deteriorate significantly over the coming weeks.
Mohammed stressed that, beyond the destruction of homes, roads, and farmlands, flooding also poses a serious threat to public health through the contamination of drinking water sources, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases.
He urged governments at all levels, emergency management agencies, and residents in flood-prone communities to heed early warning advisories, strengthen preparedness efforts, and take proactive measures to minimise the impact of the floods.
NiHSA has continued to encourage Nigerians to remain vigilant throughout the rainy season and comply with safety advisories aimed at protecting lives and property.
