NIMET Warns of Mid-Year Flooding in Lagos, Ogun, Delta, and Other States
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has issued a warning for potential mid-year flooding in Lagos, Ogun, Delta, and several other states. Residents are advised to take precautionary measures.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has unveiled its 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), forecasting early rainfall for several southern states, including Lagos, Ogun, Delta, and Rivers, alongside nine others. Meanwhile, eight northern states—Plateau, Kaduna, Niger, Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba, Adamawa, and Kwara—are expected to experience a delayed onset of rainfall.
The report was presented in Abuja by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN). According to the SCP, states such as Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Anambra, and parts of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Lagos, Edo, Enugu, Imo, and Ebonyi will witness early rainfall between February 23 and March 10. Conversely, the cessation of rainfall across the country is predicted to occur between October 6 and December 17.
NiMet also issued a warning about high-intensity rainfall in May and June, which could lead to flash floods in coastal areas. Keyamo emphasized that pre-onset rainfall activities should not be mistaken for the actual start of the rainy season. He advised farmers and others reliant on rainfall to consult NiMet’s predicted onset dates for accurate guidance.
