Over 30 States at Risk: NEMA Urges Urgent Flood Preparations Ahead of 2026 Rains

The National Emergency Management Agency has warned that more than 30 states could face severe flooding before the 2026 rainy season. Its Director-General, Zubaida Umar, called on state and local governments to step up prevention efforts immediately. She urged authorities to reinstate monthly environmental sanitation, clear blocked drains and waterways, strengthen State Emergency Management Agencies, and ensure Local Emergency Management Committees are active at the grassroots. NEMA has also rolled out a Climate-Related Risk Management framework and produced flood vulnerability maps through its Early Warning System. Umar appealed to traditional rulers, religious bodies, youth and women’s groups, the media, and the private sector to help spread flood alerts and boost community readiness. Adamawa State’s governor praised NEMA’s early warning initiatives and pledged to implement its recommendations.

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