ABUJA, July 23, (Xinhua): Nigeria issued on Tuesday a fresh flood alert for 28 states and the Federal Capital Territory due to a high risk of massive flooding between Tuesday and Aug 5. Umar Mohammed, head of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, said at a press briefing here that the flood alert, which may affect over 739 communities and 162 local government areas, was consistent with the agency's latest forecast and its 2025 annual flood outlook released in April.

Mohammed emphasized that the intensity and impact of the floods will vary across the 28 states, and include key metropolitan areas such as the capital city region and Lagos, the country's economic hub. He also warned that the floods could disrupt over 100 major transportation routes, including vital economic corridors, highlighting increased risk of property damage in low-lying and flood-prone areas. Agricultural lands are also under threat, which could potentially impact food security across several regions, he added.