…shares with EMEM JULIUS how she lost four children to a landslide caused by hours of heavy rainfall Could you introduce yourself? My name is Mrs Mercy Edu. I live in the Ikot Anwatim community in Calabar, Cross River State. I am married to Mr Kingsley Edu and a mother of seven. Take us back to that day. What exactly ha…

…of Ijebu-Ife and Ijebu-Igbo. The association said the disaster, caused by two days of heavy rainfall between July 13 and 14, 2026, washed away fish ponds, catfish stocks and production equipment belonging to more than 150 farmers. Speaking at a press conference held on Thursday at Eriwe Farms Village, Ijebu-Ode, the as…

…that the tragic incident occurred on their way home from Islamiyya school during a heavy rainstorm.Muhammad Salisu, aged 12, and his seven-year-old brother Abdurrahman Salisu were among a group of children returning home when a sudden downpour, accompanied by strong winds, caused the streets to flood rapidly. As report…

…Sheriff's Office said. "It is believed the family fell victim to flooding caused by heavy rains," the sheriff's office said in a news release. Although the sheriff's office did not identify the victims, the Provo Fire Department confirmed in a social media post that a fire captain, Spencer Long, and his family members…

…agencies against crossing flooded waterways during the peak of the rainy season, when heavy rainfall often triggers flash floods and dangerous currents across many parts of the country.

…rivers during the rainy season, warning that water levels can rise suddenly after heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, search and rescue operations by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) and the Kaduna State Fire Service are ongoing. The Head of Operations, NEMA…

…and procedures, and won the primaries.” Meanwhile, the governorship candidate defied the heavy rainfall on Saturday to interact with journalists at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Yola. Accompanied by the Director-General of his campaign, Elder Mark Wosi, and other members of his team, Suleiman r…

…added that the condition has made the location susceptible to water accumulation during heavy rainfall and flooding over the years. He further stated that the ongoing reconstruction work has temporarily aggravated the situation.ction work has temporarily aggravated the situat‍i‌o?n. The statement read: “The Government…

…roof of my house. I had to take my wife and children to my brother's house for safety." Heavy rain, windstorm leave three dead, hundreds displaced in Yobe

…in low-lying and flood-prone communities could face severe flooding if the current heavy rainfall continues.

…and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement issued last June, said the recent heavy rainfall was an extreme weather event that overwhelmed drainage infrastructure in several parts of the state. He said the downpours triggered temporary flooding in communities including Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mus…

Female students sweep flood water out of their dormitories after heavy rain blew off their roof and flooded their rooms Female students of Government Girls' Secondary School, Tafawa Balewa, Bauchi State, were filmed battling flooding in their dormitory. The flood was caused by a windstorm which blew off the roof of the…

…of Cross River State. The tragedy occurred on Friday night, 10 July 2026, after hours of heavy rainfall that has continued to batter Calabar, causing widespread flooding and destruction of property in several parts of the city. Residents were left in shock and mourning as community youths mounted frantic rescue efforts…

…the unusual moment passengers resorted to using umbrellas inside a public bus after heavy rainfall exposed the vehicle’s leaking roof. In the clip, rainwater could be seen dripping into the bus as it made its way through the road during the downpour. Unable to avoid the leaks, several passengers opened […]

…over the recurring floods that continue to endanger lives and destroy property whenever heavy rains fall in Agbor. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 10/07/2026 9:39 AM | Share this Story

…the statement added. Meanwhile, in Osun State, IBEDC also said flooding triggered by a heavy rainstorm at the Ilerin Injection Substation disrupted electricity supply to several communities. The company explained that the flooding affected the Isare 11kV, Irogbo 11kV and Mount Carmel 11kV feeders, resulting in outages…

…have announced power outages in several communities following disruptions caused by heavy rainfall and flooding.In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 8, EKEDC said electricity allocation to its network had been reduced after the Oshogbo-Ikeja 330kV and Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission lines went out of service, result…

…A photo of flood on Lagos-Abeokuta expressway in 2024. It warned that the anticipated heavy rainfall could have far-reaching consequences for transportation, public utilities, agriculture, infrastructure and public health. The weather agency asserted that the heavy rainfall could "trigger localized flooding, resulting…

…dangerous” conditions at sea. There were few cars on the roads in Guam on Sunday as heavy rain and strong winds lashed the island. Pinky Cubacub, 55, said as she boarded up the windows of her eatery that she had lined up early on Saturday to buy $500 worth of plywood at a lumber store. “I cannot afford to lose so many…

…now, with the flooding happening, if nothing is done, this is just the start of the rainy season, sometime around July-September (12 weeks), and it could be worse than what is even happening right now. "And we're expecting it to be worse around August-September, particularly August-September". Muhammad also raised fear…

…appealed for urgent intervention, saying they are forced to remain indoors whenever heavy rain falls because roads leading to their homes become completely flooded. Many also called for continuous desilting of drainage channels rather than seasonal interventions that begin only after flooding has already occurred. EKIT…

…interventions on drainage channels, wetlands and floodplains have reduced the impact of heavy rainfall despite the effects of climate change. Wahab stated this on Saturday during an inspection of drainage channels and flood-prone areas, including Oniru, Chevron Drive, Agungi-Ajiran, Freedom Road and Orange Island. His…

…prospects of flash flooding. Avoid driving or wading through flood waters. Driving under heavy rain should be avoided. "Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets. Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees. "Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weath…

…Odoba Ogaje community in Otukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State, after a heavy rainfall on the night of June 21, 2026. The flood, which residents believe was worsened by drainage challenges associated with the ongoing dualization of the Makurdi-Enugu Expressway passing through the community, left many fa…

…agrarian communities said farming activities often slowed to a halt whenever heavy rains rendered the route impassable. The road serves as a strategic link between the southern and northern parts of Giwa Local Government Area and also provides access to neighbouring communities in Katsina State. Speaking during a media…