Osun State has stepped up flood-risk reviews and public-safety actions as rain persists in parts of the state, telling residents to stay alert and follow official weather and emergency instructions.
Preparations are being reinforced to limit flood-related damage and threats to life, the state government said on Monday. Authorities are tracking weather patterns and reviewing at-risk communities to determine where urgent, coordinated action is needed.
Quick facts
- NiMet’s three-day forecast, issued on Thursday, October 15, 2026, covered October 16-18 and included Osogbo.
- Additional rain and possible thunderstorms are expected around Ede in the coming days.
- Officials have conducted an initial inspection in Ede North Local Government Area ahead of flood-management consultations.
- Governor Ademola Adeleke issued flood-response directives on October 1, 2026.
The forecast of further showers and potential thunderstorms in the Ede area has prompted particular warnings for low-lying districts and communities that have previously experienced flooding.
The Director-General and the Governor’s Special Envoy on Climate Change and Renewable Energy carried out the preliminary field review in Ede North ahead of a planned stakeholder meeting on flood management. The exercise is designed to build a clearer picture of local conditions, pinpoint exposed sites and support responses based on evidence.
Information gathered from field visits, confirmed incident reports, and meteorological and hydrological data will be used to coordinate the work of ministries, departments, agencies, local councils and affected residents.
The current programme expands on flood-management instructions issued by Adeleke on October 1. Those directives called for joint assessments in impacted areas and inspections of roads, bridges and culverts that may have been damaged.
Other measures include emergency clearing of priority drainage routes, better records of affected households, and the preparation of a long-term Osun State Flood and Stormwater Master Plan.
Authorities said flood control depends not only on immediate readiness but also on continued spending on resilient infrastructure, maintained drainage networks, proper waste disposal, land-use controls and dependable early-warning arrangements.
Residents have been advised not to walk, swim or drive into floodwater, as both its depth and the force of currents can be difficult to judge. They were also asked to prevent rubbish and other debris from blocking drains, gutters and culvert entrances.
Motorists should take extra care during intense rainfall and should not attempt to cross flooded roads, bridges or rapidly flowing channels. People living in flood-exposed locations should watch water levels and transfer important documents and valuables to safer places as waters begin to rise.
The public has also been asked to promptly notify local government offices and emergency responders about obstructed drainage, damaged culverts, unsafe bridges and rising waters. Residents should monitor announcements from NiMet, the Osun State Emergency Management Agency and other relevant public bodies.
Anyone facing swiftly rising water or an immediate threat should move to higher, safer ground without waiting for another official notice and seek help from the appropriate emergency services.
Community leaders, transport operators, businesses and public institutions were urged to support preparedness measures, with the government stressing that protecting the public is a collective responsibility.
