Kaduna steps up flood readiness after new NiMet warning
The Kaduna State Government is ramping up efforts to prepare for potential flooding after a recent alert from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. Ahmed Maiyaki, the state Commissioner for Information and Culture, announced a series of public awareness and emergency response initiatives. The government is working with the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency to educate residents and coordinate disaster response. Authorities are urging communities to take preventive measures to reduce the impact of possible floods.
What we know
- The Nigerian Meteorological Agency’s 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction report warns that Kaduna may experience above-normal rainfall during the 2026 rainy season.
- Ahmed Maiyaki stated that rainfall in Kaduna is expected to start between May 19 and June 10, 2026, and end between October 5 and October 21, 2026.
- The forecast includes a possible severe 21-day dry spell between June and August, which could worsen flooding and other environmental issues.
- The government has launched a statewide sensitisation campaign and begun vulnerability assessments in flood-prone communities.
- Residents are being advised to clear drainages, avoid dumping refuse in waterways, and use sandbags and other local flood control measures.
