The Federal Government has issued a fresh warning over potential flooding in parts of the country, alerting residents in 10 states to prepare for heavy rainfall between April 8 and April 12, 2026.
The advisory, released by the National Flood Early Warning Centre under the Federal Ministry of Environment, highlighted several communities that could be impacted during the forecast period.
“The following locations and their environs are likely to witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding within the period of prediction: 8th April – 12th April, 2026,” the notice stated.
According to the ministry, areas across Ebonyi, Anambra, Ogun, Taraba, Cross River, Benue, Imo, Delta, Rivers, and Abia states are expected to experience rainfall intense enough to trigger flooding.
Specific locations identified include Afikpo and Nkalagu in Ebonyi; Atani, Iyowa Odekpe, Odekpe, and Onitsha in Anambra; as well as Ayetoro and Ilaro in Ogun State.
In Taraba, communities such as Donga, Kwata Kanawa, Lau, Serti, Takum, and Yorro were listed, alongside Edor, Ikom, and Itigidi in Cross River State.
