The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has raised an alarm about the potential outbreak of cholera and other waterborne diseases in several states due to expected heavy rainfall and flooding in 2025.
In its Seasonal Climate Prediction released on Monday, NiMET identified Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kaduna, Ebonyi, Cross River, Abia, and Akwa Ibom as states most at risk, particularly in flood-prone areas with poor sanitation practices.
According to NiMET, the heavy rains expected in 2025 could lead to flooding that would increase the risk of waterborne diseases.