Nigeria's flood season has followed a predictable pattern of forecasts, warnings, and subsequent displacement and damage. In 2026, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has identified 14,118 communities in 266 Local Government Areas across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory as being at high risk of flooding. A further 15,597 communities in 405 LGAs are also at risk. The article questions whether flood warnings are being converted into timely action to reduce the impact, given the increased information available.
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