The Federal Government has placed 26 states on red alert over the heightened risk of severe flooding as the peak of the rainy season approaches, while a tragic landslide in Cross River State has claimed the lives of four siblings, underscoring growing concerns about weather-related disasters across Nigeria.
The flood warning follows forecasts from relevant government agencies indicating that several states face a high risk of flash floods, overflowing rivers and landslides in the coming weeks. Authorities have urged residents in flood-prone communities to relocate where necessary, clear blocked drainage systems and comply with evacuation directives to minimise casualties and property damage.
In Cross River State, four siblings were killed when a sudden landslide triggered by heavy rainfall buried their home. Emergency responders and local residents mounted rescue efforts, but the children could not be saved. The incident has renewed calls for stronger disaster preparedness, particularly in vulnerable communities prone to erosion and landslides during the rainy season.
Disaster management agencies have appealed to state governments and residents to remain vigilant, warning that changing weather patterns and increasingly intense rainfall continue to increase the risk of flooding and related disasters across the country.
