Nigerian farmer Enoch Fater has barely slept in the last few days after water levels started rising at his paddy rice farm and in a major river nearby, pointing to impending floods in Benue state, a major food producer in the central belt.

Nigeria has warned of possible flooding in 11 states following the release of water from a dam in neighboring Cameroon.

Stay informed as Nigeria's Federal Government alerts 11 states about the controlled water release from Cameroon's Lagdo Dam. Learn about the potential flood risks.

Nigeria's hydrological services agency has warned of potential flooding in 11 states after neighbouring Cameroon said it was starting to release water from one of its largest dams following recent heavy rainfall in West and Central Africa.

States are taking urgent measures to prepare for potential flooding from the release of water from Cameroon's Lagdo Dam. Authorities identified risky 11 states.

Nigeria goment sama eleven states for different parts of di kontri wit flood alert on Tuesday as authorities for Cameroon begin release water from Lagdo Dam.

Cameroon will initiate controlled water discharge releases starting 17 September 2023. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has alerted Nigerians on the impending release of water from the Lagdo dam in Cameroon.