NIHSA raises flood alarm in 17 states, orders immediate evacuation

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has placed 17 states on medium flood alert, warning of possible localised flooding between July 21 and July 27 and urging residents in vulnerable communities to relocate immediately.

In a National Flood Advisory (Alert No. NFA-2026-200) issued yesterday, the agency said rising water levels at critical river…