The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, has issued a fresh flood alert for 198 LGAs across 32 states and the FCT.
The agency warned of high to very high flood risks between Aug. 7 and Aug. 21.
The alert, was issued by NIHSA Director General Umar Ibrahim following rising river levels and persistent rainfall across the country.
NIHSA warned that over 100 communities and major transportation routes may experience severe disruptions during the forecast period.
The affected states include Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, FCT, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, and Nasarawa.
Others are Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, and Zamfara.
According to the agency, a total of 198 LGAs and 832 communities fall within the projected flood impact zone.