Flood Alert: NEMA Warns Adamawa Communities of Impending Disaster

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a critical warning to residents of flood-prone communities in Adamawa State, Nigeria. As of August 13, 2025, the water level at Bakin Kogi, Jimeta, has surpassed the warning threshold of 6.0 meters, posing a heightened risk of overbank flooding.

Key Details:

• Current Water Level: The water level has exceeded 6.0 meters, with discharge rates from upstream sources exceeding 3,222 cubic meters per second.
• Affected Areas: Low-lying parts of Jimeta and surrounding communities are under immediate threat.
• NEMA’s Response: The agency is closely monitoring the situation and has activated coordination with Disaster Response Units and relevant stakeholders to prepare for possible evacuation and relief operations.

Previous Flood Incidents:

• Devastating Floods: A recent flood swept through parts of Adamawa State, leaving dozens missing and hundreds displaced.
• Affected Communities: Shagari Low Cost and Yolde Pate in Yola suffered severe damage.

National Impact:

• Total Affected: 140,228 people across 21 states have been affected by floods since January 2025.
• Displacement: 49,205 residents have been displaced, with 10,663 houses destroyed and 9,454 farmlands damaged.