If you live in Kebbi, circle September on your calendar. NEMA says it’s peak flood season, and the River Niger is about to spill over into 12 LGAs – with farmlands, homes and key infrastructure all at risk.

Heads up, Kebbi. The flood warnings are in, and they’re not looking good. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has just told stakeholders in Birnin Kebbi that September will be the peak of flood season in the state this year. And it’s 12 Local Government Areas that are directly in the firing line.

Why? The River Niger is expected to overflow its banks. When that happens, NEMA says we should expect farmlands underwater, riverside communities flooded, and even critical infrastructure taking a hit. The warning came from NEMA DG Zubaida Umar, who was represented by North-West Zonal Director Aliyu Shehu Kafindongi at the National Disaster Preparedness and Response Campaign 2026 in Birnin Kebbi.

And here’s the kicker: the high water levels won’t just disappear after September. Kafindongi said they’re expected to stick around through October and November, meaning communities could be dealing with this for months. So, which areas should be on high alert? NEMA listed 12 high-risk LGAs: Argungu, Augie, Bagudo, Birnin Kebbi, Dandi, Fakai, Koko/Besse, Maiyama, Ngaski, Shanga, Zuru, and Yauri.Kafindongi didn’t mince words.

He called on everybody – traditional rulers, religious bodies, women and youth groups, the media, even the private sector – to help spread early warning messages. “We need all hands on deck,” he said. On the state side, Kebbi SEMA boss Abubakar Abdullahi said the whole point of the meeting was to get everyone on the same page before disaster strikes. His take? “It’s better to prepare for the predicted flooding than to wait until it happens.” He added that the state government already has measures in place to respond.Also weighing in was the State Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Nasiru Karofi. He reminded everyone that Kebbi falls into the high-risk climate change category, so continuous sensitisation is key. “Disasters come with consequences. They disrupt communities and households. It’s time to enlighten and sensitise our people,” he said.So if you’re in any of those 12 LGAs, now’s the time to listen to those early warnings and get ready. September isn’t far off.

Source: cbinews.tv

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