By Taraba News
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has warned of a high risk of riverine flooding in Taraba State between September 19 and 25, 2026, urging residents and relevant authorities to take immediate precautionary measures.
In its latest national flood advisory, the agency said rising river levels could trigger flooding in communities located on floodplains during the seven-day period.
Taraba is among 15 states identified as being at high risk of riverine flooding during the period. Other affected states are Imo, Cross River, Ebonyi, Benue, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Rivers, Edo, Kogi, Delta, Bayelsa, Enugu and Abia.
The agency said nine river stations across the affected areas are at risk and require close monitoring, noting that significant populations and critical infrastructure could be exposed to flooding.
The Director-General of NIHSA, Umar Mohammed, in a statement on Saturday, called on state and local government emergency management authorities, traditional rulers and community leaders to take immediate precautionary measures.
He advised residents in flood-prone communities to move people, livestock and valuables to safer and higher ground where necessary.
Mohammed also urged communities to activate local early-warning and response mechanisms and regularly monitor NIHSA’s flood advisories and river-level updates.
He warned residents against attempting to cross flooded roads, bridges or fast-moving water, either on foot or in vehicles.
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The NIHSA Director-General further called on relevant authorities and communities to pre-position relief materials, safe drinking water, water-treatment supplies and first-aid materials, while identifying and preparing safe shelters for possible temporary evacuation.
He also advised residents to clear blocked drainage channels and river outlets where it is safe to do so, and to avoid construction or habitation in vulnerable floodplain areas.
Mohammed stressed that early action and strict adherence to official flood warnings remain critical to reducing the risk of loss of lives, property and livelihoods.
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He assured that NIHSA would continue monitoring hydrological conditions and river levels across the affected areas and issue further updates as necessary.
