The Federal Government has warned that several locations across 10 states may experience heavy rainfall, potentially leading to flooding, between April 8 and April 12, 2026.

The warning was issued by the National Flood Early Warning Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment in a flood prediction notice dated April 8, 2026, and signed by the Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, Usman Bokani.

“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, communities in Ebonyi, Anambra, Ogun, Taraba, Cross River, Benue, Imo, Delta, Rivers, and Abia states are among the areas likely to witness heavy rainfall that may trigger flooding during the period.

The ministry stated that in Ebonyi State, Afikpo and Nkalagu may be affected, while in Anambra State, Atani, Iyowa Odekpe, Odekpe, and Onitsha were listed.

It also identified Ayetoro and Ilaro in Ogun State; Donga, Kwata Kanawa, Lau, Serti, Takum, and Yorro in Taraba State; as well as Edor, Ikom, and Itigidi in Cross River State.

Other locations include Igumale in Benue State; Nworievbi, Okigwe, Otoko, and Owerri in Imo State; Oko Anara in Delta State; Port Harcourt in Rivers State; and Umuahia in Abia State.

The ministry noted that the listed locations and their surrounding areas were likely to witness heavy rainfall that “may lead to flooding” within the prediction period.

PUNCH Online recalls that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency and the Federal Government had earlier issued warnings to farmers against early planting following recent “deceptive” rains in February and early March 2026.

The Lagos State Government also urged residents in March to brace for heavy rainfall and flash flooding as the rainy season approaches.

The ministry urged relevant stakeholders to take precautionary measures. (The PUNCH)

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