FG warns 915 communities across 19 states, FCT of critical flood risk
The Federal government warned that prolonged or consecutive rainfall could rapidly increase flood risk in communities currently classified as moderate.
The federal government attributed the projected flood risk to a combination of high soil moisture, rainfall, rapid surface runoff, drainage surcharge and rising river levels.
By Folarin Kehinde The Federal Government has warned that 915 communities across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory are at critical risk of flooding between August 27 and September 9, 2026, urging residents in the affected areas to take immediate precautionary measures and prepare for possible evacuation.
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