Flood: 31 of 36 States Predicted to Have Severe Experience, Full List Emerges

• The federal government has said that no less than 31 of the 38 states in Nigeria would experience flood between April and November 2024
• Prof Joseph Utsev, the minister of water resources, said the governors of the projected states had been informed while briefing journalists on the 2024 Annual Flood Outlook in Nigeria
• Some of the governors have expressed their preparedness, adding that houses along the waterways would be demolished and residents would be relocated

FCT, Abuja – The federal government has disclosed that no less than 31 governors have been informed of an impending flood in their states between April and November 2024.

Prof Joseph Utsev, the minister of water resources, disclosed the development while addressing journalists on the 2024 Annual Flood Outlook in Nigeria in Abuja on Tuesday, April 17.

Federal government lists states that would experience severe flood
Photo Credit: Abdullahi Sule, Abba Kabir Yusuf, Charles Chukwuma SoludoSource: Twitter

According to The Punch, a federal government agency at the event, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, 148 local government areas in Delta, Lagos, and 28 other states had been predicted to experience high floods in the specified period.

Ahead of the predicted period, various state governments have expressed their readiness to demolish buildings on river channels and relocate residents. They also plan to clear drainage to prevent flooding.

States that will experience severe floods in 2024

Speaking on the general highlights of the 2024 Annual Flood Outlook, the minister explained that the predicted areas in the designated states have been categorised as high flood-risk areas. Other locations in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory are to experience a moderate flood.

Utsev’s statement reads in part:

“The 2024 Annual Flood Outlook shows that part of 148 Local Government Areas in 31 states of the federation fall within the high flood-risk areas, while part of 249 LGAs in 36 states of the federation and the FCT fall within the moderate flood-risk areas.

“The high flood-risk states are Adamawa, Akwa-Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe.”

Source: TheTalk.NG

500 Nigerians Abducted by Bandits in Zamfara Village? Military Speaks Out

TheTalk.NG journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism. Gusau, Zamfara state – The defence headquarters (DHQ) on Friday, May 17, said reports on social media that 500 villagers were abducted by bandits in Zamfara state was exaggerated. As reported by The Nation, the military said the actual number of … Continue reading here ▶

100 Orphan-Marriage: Tinubu’s Minister Withdraws Suit Against Niger Speaker, Gives Reason

President Bola Tinubu’s minister for women’s affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has announced the withdrawal of the suit challenging the speaking of Niger state from marrying off 100 orphans in his constituency The minister said her ministry was in talks with the speaker and traditional rulers in the state to ascertain the age bracket of the orphans … Continue reading here ▶

“Who Gave the Order?” Emir of Ilorin Reacts As Muslim Group Disbands Kwara Chrislam Centres

Members of an unidentified Muslim group recently ordered the stoppage of a worship centre where Christian and Islamic services were held A video of the group’s actions went viral on social media on Thursday, May 16 as the leader of the group insisted they were acting on the orders of the emir Ilorin However, in … Continue reading here ▶

Tension As Gunmen Kidnap Popular Anambra Catholic Priest, Police React

A reverend father in Anambra state has been kidnapped from his base and whisked away to an unknown location The Chancellor, Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha, Prudentius Aroh, confirmed the development and disclosed that prayer is ongoing for the safe rescue of the kidnapped cleric However, spokesperson of the Anambra state police command, Tochukwu Ikenga, also … Continue reading here ▶

Top Security Expert Reacts as IGP Differs With Tinubu on State Police

Nigerian-based security expert, Timothy Avele, has shared his thoughts on the debate over the establishment of state police Conversations around state police have been ongoing for some time, as an alternative to the federal police system Nigeria currently operates Avele, in an interview with TheTalk.NG, highlighted the things authorities need to do before launching state … Continue reading here ▶