NGA: Flood - 08-2026 - Flood – Ondo State, Nigeria (2026-08-18) - Nigeria

Description

Sustained and heavy rainfall throughout Ondo State starting in early August 2026 has triggered widespread riverine and concrete flooding throughout not less than seven Native Authorities Areas within the state, inundating properties, submerging roads and bridges, destroying property and displacing giant numbers of residents. The flooding is ongoing and worsening, with a number of communities within the riverine south of the state significantly severely affected as water ranges proceed to rise.

The scenario in Ilaje Native Authorities Space is essentially the most vital. Igbokoda group in Ilaje LGA, together with the Naval Base in Igbokoda and the council headquarters, has been submerged. Displaced residents have been noticed sleeping below improvised shelters by the roadside, whereas others have sought refuge with buddies and kinfolk in different LGAs. The Nigerian Crimson Cross Society Ondo State Department has formally really helpful to the Ondo State Authorities that an pressing IDP camp be established in a protected LGA to accommodate the displaced inhabitants. In Okitipupa LGA, communities together with Ayeka, Ikoya, Igbodigo, Igbotako, Erinje, Kuneyin and Apata have been severely affected, with properties and business premises submerged, bridges destroyed and motion restricted. Properties price tens of millions of naira have been misplaced.

The NRCS Ondo State Department carried out a fast evaluation of three of the seven affected LGAs; Ondo West, Ilaje and Okitipupa by way of the department volunteers. Evaluation of the remaining 4 LGAs (Irele, Ese-odo, Ile-oluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo) is ongoing in coordination with the Ondo State Emergency Administration Company (ODSEMA) and NEMA. From the three assessed LGAs alone, 2,527 households have been confirmed as affected. The true scale of influence throughout all seven LGAs is considerably greater and will probably be confirmed upon completion of the total evaluation.

The Ondo State Authorities has deployed amphibious machines to clear waterways and drainage channels in Ilaje LGA below the route of Governor Fortunate Aiyedatiwa, concentrating on the elimination of obstructions from canals and river channels to cut back the danger of additional flooding. NEMA has additionally carried out an evaluation within the affected LGAs, attributing the severity of the flooding to blocked waterways, indiscriminate refuse disposal and unlawful constructions erected alongside river channels. Ondo State is explicitly listed amongst 21 states recognized by the Federal Authorities on vital flood alert for two to fifteen August 2026, which covers 944 communities at highest danger nationally.

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Abstract

The Nigerian Crimson Cross Society Ondo State Department carried out a fast evaluation of three affected LGAs; Ondo West, Ilaje and Okitipupa, by way of skilled department volunteers. The evaluation confirmed 2,527 affected households throughout the three LGAs. The Department has visited the remaining 4 LGAs in coordination with ODSEMA and NEMA, with evaluation ongoing. The Department has formally really helpful to the Ondo State Authorities the pressing institution of an IDP camp in a protected LGA to accommodate the displaced inhabitants. The Nationwide Society continues to watch the evolving scenario and stands able to assist the affected inhabitants according to its auxiliary function and humanitarian mandate.

Actions taken by Federation

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Actions taken by others

The Ondo State Authorities has deployed amphibious excavators to clear and desilt waterways, canals and drainage channels, significantly within the riverine areas of Ilaje LGA, on the directive of Governor Aiyedatiwa. NEMA carried out an evaluation of affected LGAs and attributed the severity of the flooding to blocked waterways, indiscriminate dumping of refuse and unlawful constructions alongside river channels. ODSEMA is coordinating the federal government response in partnership with NRCS and NEMA throughout all seven affected LGAs.