Kwara Warns Farmers of Flash Flood Alert, Urges Swift Precaution

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The Kwara State Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, has issued a strong advisory to all crop and fish farmers across the State—particularly those located near rivers, floodplains, and low-lying areas—to take immediate precautions in light of the flash flood alert recently released by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet).

Although Kwara is not among the 19 states listed as high-risk in NiMet’s July 2025 advisory, the government notes that the unpredictable nature of the climate and increasing rainfall intensity may still pose serious threats to farmlands and agricultural livelihoods across the State.

Flash floods, which can occur suddenly and without much warning, may result in waterlogging, erosion, pond overflows, and the destruction of crops, farm structures, and input stores if timely preventive action is not taken.

Advisory for Crop Farmers:

- Create temporary diversion channels to redirect excess water from farmland.

- Use sandbags or soil mounds to protect crops in low-lying plots.

- Move seeds, fertilizers, and equipment to higher ground.

- Where possible, harvest near-mature crops early to reduce potential losses.

Advisory for Fish Farmers:

- Reinforce pond embankments and perimeter barriers using temporary support like sandbags.

- Lower water levels in ponds ahead of anticipated heavy rainfall.

- Safeguard power sources and aeration systems against outages.

- Relocate portable tanks or hatchery systems from flood-prone zones.

The Kwara State Government urges farmers to remain alert, monitor weather advisories, and act swiftly to reduce potential damage. Preventive action taken now can protect months of effort and preserve livelihoods.

This alert is part of the government’s commitment to safeguarding food production, improving resilience in the face of climate change, and ensuring the continued growth of the State’s agricultural sector.



Ashaolu Omotola
Press Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
08109057777

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