6 states prone to flooding during rainy season

From the lowlands of Akwa Ibom to the river-heavy areas in Rivers State, each place has its own risk factors that make it vulnerable to floods during this particular season.

In this overview, we'll break down the places most at risk and look at the stuff that makes flooding worse there.

Location: Southeastern region

Vulnerability: Coastal location and low-lying terrain

Risk factors: Atlantic Ocean and inland waterways

Location: Niger Delta region

Vulnerability: Extensive network of rivers, creeks, and swamps

Risk factors: Low elevation, seasonal rainfall, and waterway overflow

Location: North-central Nigeria

Vulnerability: Confluence of Niger and Benue rivers

Risk factors: Heavy rainfall, river confluence, deforestation, and poor drainage

Location: Southwestern Nigeria

Vulnerability: Coastal location and urbanization

Risk factors: Low elevation, Atlantic Ocean, inland waterways, urbanization, and poor drainage

Location: Southwestern Nigeria

Vulnerability: Coastal location and low-lying terrain

Risk factors: Atlantic Ocean, rainfall, poor drainage, and deforestation

Location: Niger Delta region

Vulnerability: Extensive river and creek network

Risk factors: Low elevation, seasonal rainfall, and waterway overflow

Implement effective drainage systems.

Promote sustainable land use practices.

Raise awareness about the importance of disaster preparedness.