The Federal Government has warned that several locations across 10 states may experience heavy rainfall, potentially leading to flooding, between April 8 and April 12, 2026. The warning was issued by the National Flood Early Warning Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment in a flood prediction notice dated April 8, 2026, and signed by the Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, Usman Bokani. “The following locations and their environs are likely to witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding within the period of prediction: 8th April – 12th April, 2026,” the notice stated. The ministry noted that the listed locations and their surrounding areas were likely to witness heavy rainfall that “may lead to flooding” within the prediction period. The Lagos State Government also urged residents in March to brace for heavy rainfall and flash flooding as the rainy season approaches.

Source: Punch April 09, 2026 05:37 UTC