The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has warned that over 100 major roads, including the Okene- Lokoja-Abuja and Birnin Kebbi Bunza corridors, face severe flood disruption across 28 states and the FCT before August 5.
Other economically strategic routes identified include the Ibi Wukari Road, along with key transport infrastructure in Lagos, the FCT, and parts of the Niger Delta region.
The alert, signed by NIHSA’s Director General, Mr. Umar Mohammad, disclosed that at least 739 communities and 162 Local Government Areas are at high risk of flooding during the period.