The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted that 13 States will experience possible flash floods between August 11 and 20, 2026. NiMet stated this in a warning it issued in an advisory posted on its X handle on Tuesday. The statement listed Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Niger, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Adamawa, Plateau, Benue, Kogi, Taraba, Cross-River and Akwa-Ibom as States at high risk. NiMet said the outlook was based on forecast rainfall intensity, soil moisture, drainage capacity, terrain and dam characteristics. The agency said the advisory was intended to support early preparedness,…
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