…determine the appropriate time to plant because early rains could suddenly stop, while heavy rains could arrive later than expected. DeBranch Farmers, which works mainly with rice out-growers, is already taking precautionary measures, including farmer sensitisation, drainage planning, coordinated mechanisation and stag…

…an evacuation centre. In Imo State, flooding affected nine local government areas during heavy rains, with several roads rendered impassable. Affected locations included Akwakuma, Amakaohia, Works Layout, Orji and the IMSU back gate in Owerri North. In Owerri West, Umuguma, Eziobodo, Obinze, Ihiagwa, Emeabiam, Federal…

…updates from government and emergency agencies.Ogun state alerts 11 communities as heavy rains loomFG warns 915 communities in 19 states, FCT Recall that the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre classified 915 communities across 19 states and the FCT as being at critical flood risk between August 27 and Septembe…

…ensure prompt release of funds to enable completion of the road before the onset of heavy rains. He said the target remained the delivery of eight to ten strategic road networks before the end of the year, and pledged timely disbursement of funds to allow contractors maximise the current favourable weather window. The…

…and shallow due to years of neglect. Consequently, it overflowed its banks after the heavy rains, destroying fish farms and other investments,” he said. The association urged the Ogun State Government to urgently rehabilitate drainage systems, remove structures obstructing waterways and dredge the Ogbere Stream to prev…

…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…

…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…

…and to span from July to September on and off. "Around October, we are expecting these rains to be receding, we still expect flooding, but the intensity may not be as high but we are still expecting flooding in October, and the only time we can be safe, I will be honest, is possibly around November. "In October, we are…

…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…