- Flood Warning: The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has warned that 1,249 communities across 176 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 33 states and the FCT are at high risk of flooding in 2025.
- Moderate Flood Risk: An additional 2,187 communities in 293 LGAs across 31 states and the FCT are expected to experience moderate flood risk this year.
- Affected States: States identified in the high-risk category include Lagos, Rivers, FCT, and 28 other states.
- Flood Causes: The flood risk is attributed to poor drainage, weak infrastructure, rising sea levels, and tidal surges.
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a warning about the potential for flooding in 33 states and the FCT in 2025. The agency’s 2025 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) identifies areas at high risk of flooding and provides recommendations for preparedness and mitigation.
Flood Risk Areas
The NIHSA has identified 1,249 communities across 176 LGAs in 33 states and the FCT as being at high risk of flooding. An additional 2,187 communities in 293 LGAs across 31 states and the FCT are expected to experience moderate flood risk this year. The affected states include Lagos, Rivers, FCT, and 28 other states.
The flood risk is attributed to poor drainage, weak infrastructure, rising sea levels, and tidal surges. The NIHSA has also warned that flash and urban flooding are expected in major cities, including Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, and Makurdi.
The Federal Government has announced initiatives to mitigate the effects of flooding, including a National Flood Insurance Programme and the Niger Flood Project. The government has also plans to launch an Integrated Climate Resilience Project and the forthcoming Annual Drought Outlook.
The NIHSA has warned that flooding is a significant threat to lives, property, agriculture, and infrastructure. The agency’s 2025 Annual Flood Outlook provides recommendations for preparedness and mitigation, and the Federal Government has announced initiatives to address the issue.
