Kaduna Govt Steps Up Flood Preparedness As NiMet Warns Of 2026 High Rainfall And Flood Risk

Kaduna Govt Steps Up Flood Preparedness as NiMet Warns of 2026 High Rainfall and Flood Risk The Kaduna State Government has intensified flood preparedness efforts and public sensitisation following the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency NiMet, which warned that the state faces a high risk of flooding due to expected above-normal rainfall. The state government said it is ramping up awareness campaigns and emergency response measures in response to NiMet’s forecast, which identified Kaduna among states vulnerable to flooding during the 2026 rainy season. NiMet projected that rainfall in Kaduna State will begin between May 19 and June 10, 2026, and is expected to end between October 5 and October 21, 2026, indicating a prolonged wet season. Officials explained that the sensitisation campaign is aimed at educating residents on flood risks, proper waste disposal, drainage maintenance, and evacuation readiness in high-risk communities. The government also noted that early warning systems and inter-agency coordination are being strengthened to reduce potential loss of lives and property during the rainy season.

Authorities urged residents in flood-prone areas to take precautionary measures, avoid blocking drainage channels, and comply with environmental safety guidelines. “Kaduna is among states identified as vulnerable to flooding in 2026.

• “We are intensifying awareness and preparedness to reduce disaster risks.”
• “Residents must cooperate by keeping drainage channels clear.”

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency NiMet annually releases Seasonal Climate Predictions to guide states on rainfall patterns, flood risks, and agricultural planning. Kaduna State has previously experienced seasonal flooding in several local government areas, prompting recurring government interventions and emergency response planning. The development highlights proactive disaster risk management in Kaduna State and underscores growing concerns about climate-related flooding risks across Nigeria, particularly as extreme weather patterns become more frequent.