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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned that Delta, Ondo, Sokoto, and 16 other states, as well as 56 communities across Nigeria, are likely to experience heavy rainfall in August. The agency said the heavy rainfall could lead to flooding in affected areas. The affected communities include Aboh in Delta State, Apapa, Badagry, Eti Osa, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Ikoyi, Lagos Island, Ojo, Surulere, Atani in Anambra state, Ifo, Ota and Sagamu in Ogun state, Lafia and Wamba in Nasarawa state, Ikom and Ogoja in Cross River State. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) predicted three days of cloudiness, rainfall, and thunderstorms across the country. The agency advised airline operators to avail themselves of weather reports and periodic alerts from NiMet for effective planning of their operations. Moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash floods. The public is advised to take necessary caution and avoid driving and walking through flood waters. NiMet also urged risk and disaster managers, agencies, and individuals to be proactive in averting the loss of lives and properties during the rainy season.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned that Delta, Ondo, Sokoto, and 16 other states, as well as 56 communities across Nigeria, are likely to experience heavy rainfall in August. The agency said the heavy rainfall could lead to flooding in affected areas. The affected communities include Aboh in Delta State, Apapa, Badagry, Eti Osa, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Ikoyi, Lagos Island, Ojo, Surulere, Atani in Anambra state, Ifo, Ota and Sagamu in Ogun state, Lafia and Wamba in Nasarawa state, Ikom and Ogoja in Cross River State. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) predicted three days of cloudiness, rainfall, and thunderstorms across the country. The agency advised airline operators to avail themselves of weather reports and periodic alerts from NiMet for effective planning of their operations. Moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash floods. The public is advised to take necessary caution and avoid driving and walking through flood waters. NiMet also urged risk and disaster managers, agencies, and individuals to be proactive in averting the loss of lives and properties during the rainy season.