The Federal Government has warned that 14 states in Nigeria may experience heavy rainfall and flooding.

The alert was released on Thursday, September 4, by the Federal Ministry of Environment through the National Flood Early Warning Centre. It was signed by Usman Abdullahi Bokani, Director of Erosion, Flood, and Coastal Zone Management.

According to the warning, between September 4 and 8, 2025, 43 locations in different states may face flooding caused by heavy downpours.

The states and locations listed include Afikpo in Ebonyi State; Edor, Ikom, Itigidi, and Akpap in Cross River State; Gwarzo and Karaye in Kano State; Anka, Gummi, Kaura Namoda, Maradun, Shinkafi, and Bukkuyum in Zamfara State;

Dampar, Duchi, Garkowa, Gassol, Gembu, Gun Gun Bodel, Kambari, Mayo Ranewo, Mutum Biyu, Bandawa, and Ngaruwa in Taraba State. Others are Eziama and Umuahia in Abia State; Geidam, Kanama, and Potiskum in Yobe State; Langtang, Shendam, and Wase in Plateau State; Ngala in Borno State;

Okigwe and Otoko in Imo State; Sarki Pawa in Niger State; Sokoto, Wamakko, Isa, Shagari, and Makira in Sokoto State; Kafanchan in Kaduna State; and Oron in Akwa Ibom State.

At the same time, the Lagos State Government has raised alarm about a possible collapse of the Lagos Lagoon. The government described the situation as a looming disaster if urgent action is not taken.

The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Alebiosu, issued the warning in Alausa, Ikeja.

He spoke ahead of Lagos State’s first waterfront summit, which will take place on September 11 on Victoria Island.

The summit, themed “Pressure on the Lagoon: The Lagos Experience”, will bring together more than 500 global experts to discuss the threats to the Lagoon and find sustainable solutions.

Alebiosu also revealed that coastal erosion has already destroyed some communities. He said Idotun Village in Ibeju-Lekki has been completely wiped out, leaving residents displaced and without means of livelihood.