The federal government has warned that some parts of the country may witness heavy rainfall which may lead to flooding between September 13 and 17.
The prediction was by the National Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS) Central Hub, Federal Ministry of Environment Abuja.
Government also warned that due to the rise in the water level of River Benue and River Niger, communities along River Benue and River Niger up to Bayelsa State would need to take precautionary measures
Below are the areas prone to flooding during the specified period:
Kano State: Sumaila, Kunchi
Kebbi State: Argungu
Katsina State: Bindawa, Jibia, Kaita, Katsina,
Niger State: Kontagora, Mashegu, New Bussa
Kwara State: Kosubosu
Zamfara State: Kaura Namoda, Shinkafi
Bauchi State: Bajoga, Darazo, Kirfi, Azare, Jama ‘are, Itas, Misau
Taraba State: Beli, Donga,Lau, Serti, Mutum-Biyu, Yorro
Borno State : Briyel, Biu, Dikwa, Kukawa, Bama
Adamawa State: Ganye, Mubi, Demsa, Jimeta, Mayo Belwa, Numan, Shelleng, Song
Yobe State: Dapchi, Gashua, Geidam, Kanamma, Machina, Potiskum,
Gombe State: Nafada
Jigawa State : Dutse, Gumel, Gwaram, Miga