FULL LIST: NEMA lists 15 Lagos, 19 Ogun LGs as flood-risk zones

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a fresh flood alert, designating 15 local government areas in Lagos State and 19 in Ogun State as moderate flood-risk zones for the current rainy season. The agency is urging residents in these identified areas to take immediate preventive actions to mitigate the potential impact of flooding, a recurring challenge in parts of Nigeria during peak rainy periods.

NEMA's advisory, posted on its official X handle, emphasizes the need for early preparation. Residents are advised to clear drains, avoid floodwaters, relocate from riverine areas, and stay informed through official alerts. The agency warned against residing in low-lying or riverine areas without adequate preparedness, stressing "Act Now, Stay Safe."

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Is your LGA listed as a flood-risk zone? Take action early: clear drains, avoid floodwater, move from riverine areas and follow official alerts.

The alert comes as meteorological forecasts predict increased rainfall intensity across southern Nigeria. This raises significant concerns over potential flooding in vulnerable urban and semi-urban communities, particularly those with poor drainage systems. Residents can report emergencies via NEMA's toll-free hotline: 0800CALLNEMA (0800 2255 6362).

The affected LGAs in Ogun include Abeokuta North, Abeokuta South, Ado-Odo/Ota, Ewekoro, Ifo, Ijebu East, Ijebu North, Ijebu North East, Ijebu Ode, Ikenne, Imeko Afon, Ipokia, Obafemi Owode, Odeda, Odogbolu, Remo North, Sagamu, Yewa North, and Yewa South. In Lagos, the identified LGAs are Agege, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Kosofe, Lagos Island, and Lagos Mainland.

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Act Now, Stay Safe