The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said on Tuesday 178 vulnerable communities in 28 local government areas of Kano State are at moderate risk of flooding.
The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, disclosed this on Tuesday in Kano during stakeholders’ engagement and launch of the 2026 National Preparedness and Response Campaign (NPRC) on flood disaster and related hazards.
Umar, who was represented by NEMA North-West Zonal Director, Alhaji Aliyu Shehu-Kafindangi, said the campaign was part of NEMA’s nationwide efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness, enhance public awareness and promote coordinated actions aimed at protecting lives, livelihoods and critical infrastructure during the 2026 rainy season.
She said forecast by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) indicated that several parts of Kano State were vulnerable to flooding and associated hazards during rainy season.
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“Our risk assessment has identified 28 local government areas in Kano State as being under moderate flooding risk, with 178 communities requiring special attention and preparedness measures,” the NEMA chief stated.
She listed the affected local government areas as Ajingi, Bagwai, Bebeji, Bichi, Bunkure, Dala, Dawakin Kudu, Dawakin Tofa, Fagge, Gabasawa, Garun Malam, Gaya and Gwale.
Others were – Kabo, Karaye, Kiru, Kunchi, Ghari, Kura, Madobi, Rano, Rimin Gado, Sumaila, Takai, Tofa, Tudun Wada, Ungogo and Warawa.
She noted that NEMA had developed the 2026 Climate-Related Risk Management, Preparedness and Mitigation Framework to address anticipated challenges.
She explained that the framework focuses on strengthening local emergency response capacity, conducting simulation exercises, and disseminating early warning information.
“Others are pre-positioning relief materials and emergency equipment, assessing critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and enhancing stakeholder coordination.
“Preparedness is far less costly than response. Therefore, all stakeholders must take ownership of disaster risk reduction efforts,” she stated.
The NEMA boss, therefore, urged people living in flood-prone areas to be vigilant and comply with evacuation advisories whenever necessary.
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