The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) issued flood warnings of severe flooding, including the Federal Capital Territory. Flooding is defined as a rise in water levels above the permissible level, and can be caused by various factors such as rainfall, overflowing rivers, storms, melting snow, or terrain. Abuja is situated at an average elevation of 340 metres above sea level, which is significantly higher than Lagos, where much of the city is only five metres above sea level. While flooding is a natural phenomenon, the article notes that flooding from streams within the Federal Capital Territory should be expected.
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