The Nigerian Meteorological Agency(NiMet) has warned that Ondo and nineteen other states in Nigeria are at risk of experiencing flooding during the month of July.
NiMet gave the warning in its flood alert for the month of July released on Monday.
The NiMet’s flash flood risk alert showed that the states with varying probable risks of experiencing flash flooding events due to the onset of rainfall across the country.
The agency said “Sokoto State has a high risk of experiencing flash floods. Other states with notable risk of flash flooding are Kaduna, Zamfara, Yobe, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Delta, Edo, Cross River, Rivers and Akwa Ibom.”
The agency advised residents of the states to take precautionary steps to mitigate the effects of the flooding in their communities.
They are advised to relocate if necessary, clear their drainages, prepare emergency kits, turn off electricity, promote community awareness among others.
This warning is coming at a time when heavy and constant rainfall have become a common feature in Ondo state with some areas already experiencing flash flooding.
