Strengthening anticipatory action through flood forecasting and early warning systems to mitigate flood impacts in Nigeria

This report is based on a stakeholder engagement to address gaps in the coordination of and response to flood related disasters in Nigeria. Flood risks are a major concern in Nigeria, due to their consequences on human life and socioeconomic activities of the people. Floods are induced by high rainfall intensity resulting from climate change while other factors are identified as the drivers of the perennial flooding in the country.

The International Water management Institute and strategic stakeholders in the water resources and disaster management sectors, exchanged technical information on needs, current practices, and potential areas of collaboration. The aim was to: (1) help to mitigate the impact of floods; (2) co-identify Water Resources and Disaster Management Support Systems (WRDSS), and; (3) develop a strategy for the implementation of Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS) towards addressing flood challenges and harnessing available institutional resources in Nigeria.