Oyo Government Alerts Residents to Flash Flood Risks, Urges Strict Adherence to Safety Measure
The Oyo State Government has alerted residents across the state to the heightened risk of flash floods in June 2026 following the High Impact Based Forecast issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet).
The state Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Honorable Ademola Aderinto raised the alarm in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan on Monday.
According to him, the high intensity thunderstorms and heavy surface runoff could result in temporary road overflows and community flooding, calling on residents to cooperate with government efforts to protect lives and property.
Hon. Aderinto stated that while the state government has intensified the clearing of critical drainage channels across the state, residents must also play their part by ensuring that drains, gutters and waterways around their homes and communities are free of plastic bottles, silt and other waste materials that obstruct the free flow of water.
The Commissioner further warned individuals and developers against unauthorized dredging or construction activities capable of altering natural water channels or blocking drainage paths, stressing that such actions constitute violations of Oyo State environmental laws and will attract appropriate sanctions.