Nigeria releases 2026 flood outlook warning of high risk in 33 states and the FCT
The Facts
- The Federal Government released the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook in Abuja.
- The 2026 Annual Flood Outlook was presented by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA).
- The government said 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory are at risk of flooding in 2026.
- Officials said 14,118 communities are classified as high flood risk in the 2026 outlook.
- Those high-risk communities are spread across 266 local government areas.
- Bayelsa, Delta, Adamawa and Kebbi were among the states specifically named as facing flood risk in the 2026 outlook.
- Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Joseph Utsev announced the outlook’s findings during the public presentation.
- Federal officials urged states and local governments to begin early mitigation or preparedness measures.
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Context
What is the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook?
It is the federal government’s flood forecast for the year, presented by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency to identify areas at risk and support advance preparation before peak flooding Vanguard,Legit.ng - Nigeria …,THISDAYLIVE.
How many places are considered high risk?
The outlook says 14,118 communities in 266 local government areas across 33 states and the FCT fall within the high flood-risk category Legit.ng - Nigeria …,THISDAYLIVE,P.M. News.
Why are officials emphasizing early action?
Officials said early warning and preparation can help protect lives, livelihoods and infrastructure, and they called on states and local authorities to start mitigation measures before flooding worsens Vanguard,Vanguard,Latest Nigeria News….
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