Are Nigerians Ready For This Year’s Flood?

from Nigeria Daily · host Luqman Awwal Agono

As the rainy season intensifies across Nigeria, concerns are once again rising over the threat of flooding in many communities.Over the years, floods have destroyed homes, displaced families, washed away farmlands and claimed hundreds of lives across the country.Now, with fresh warnings from authorities that several states could experience severe flooding in 2026, many Nigerians are asking an important question:Is the country truly prepared for another flood season?In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we examine the flood warnings, hear from victims who experienced past disasters, and speak with emergency officials on what Nigerians must do to stay safe.

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As the rainy season intensifies across Nigeria, concerns are once again rising over the threat of flooding in many communities. Over the years, floods have destroyed homes, displaced families, washed away farmlands and claimed hundreds of lives across the country. Now, with fresh warnings from authorities that several states could experience severe flooding in 2026, many Nigerians are asking an important question: Is the country truly prepared for another flood season? In this episode of ...