NGA: Flood - 08-2026 - Flood – Ondo State, Nigeria (2026-08-18)

Country: Nigeria Sources: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Nigerian Red Cross Society Please refer to the attached file. Description Sustained and heavy rainfall across Ondo State beginning in early August 2026 has triggered widespread riverine and urban flooding across at least seven Local Government Areas in the state, inundating homes, submerging roads and bridges, destroying property and displacing large numbers of residents. The flooding is ongoing and worsening, with multiple communities in the riverine south of the state particularly severely affected as water levels continue to rise. The situation in Ilaje Local Government Area is the most critical. Igbokoda community in Ilaje LGA, including the Naval Base in Igbokoda and the council headquarters, has been submerged. Displaced residents have been observed sleeping under improvised shelters by the roadside, while others have sought refuge with friends and relatives in other LGAs. The Nigerian Red Cross Society Ondo State Branch has formally recommended to the Ondo State Government that an urgent IDP camp be established in a safe LGA to accommodate the displaced population. In Okitipupa LGA, communities including Ayeka, Ikoya, Igbodigo, Igbotako, Erinje, Kuneyin and Apata have been severely affected, with homes and commercial premises submerged, bridges destroyed and movement restricted. Properties worth millions of naira have been lost. The NRCS Ondo State Branch conducted a rapid assessment of three of the seven affected LGAs; Ondo West, Ilaje and Okitipupa through the branch volunteers. Assessment of the remaining four LGAs (Irele, Ese-odo, Ile-oluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo) is ongoing in coordination with the Ondo State Emergency Management Agency (ODSEMA) and NEMA. From the three assessed LGAs alone, 2,527 households have been confirmed as affected. The true scale of impact across all seven LGAs is significantly higher and will be confirmed upon completion of the full assessment. The Ondo State Government has deployed amphibious machines to clear waterways and drainage channels in Ilaje LGA under the direction of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, targeting the removal of obstructions from canals and river channels to reduce the risk of further flooding. NEMA has also conducted an assessment in the affected LGAs, attributing the severity of the flooding to blocked waterways, indiscriminate refuse disposal and illegal structures erected along river channels. Ondo State is explicitly listed among 21 states identified by the Federal Government on critical flood alert for 2 to 15 August 2026, which covers 944 communities at highest risk nationally. Request For Assistance Government Requests International Assistance: - NS Requests International Assistance: - Information Bulletin Published No Actions taken by National Society General Damage/Needs assessment Search & Rescue Psychosocial support services Evacuation Summary The Nigerian Red Cross Society Ondo State Branch conducted a rapid assessment of three affected LGAs; Ondo West, Ilaje and Okitipupa, through trained branch volunteers. The assessment confirmed 2,527 affected households across the three LGAs. The Branch has visited the remaining four LGAs in coordination with ODSEMA and NEMA, with assessment ongoing. The Branch has formally recommended to the Ondo State Government the urgent establishment of an IDP camp in a safe LGA to accommodate the displaced population. The National Society continues to monitor the evolving situation and stands ready to support the affected population in line with its auxiliary role and humanitarian mandate. Actions taken by Federation General Damage/Needs assessment Summary Actions taken by others The Ondo State Government has deployed amphibious excavators to clear and desilt waterways, canals and drainage channels, particularly in the riverine areas of Ilaje LGA, on the directive of Governor Aiyedatiwa. NEMA conducted an assessment of affected LGAs and attributed the severity of the flooding to blocked waterways, indiscriminate dumping of refuse and illegal structures along river channels. ODSEMA is coordinating the government response in partnership with NRCS and NEMA across all seven affected LGAs. Planned International Response DREF: Planned Emergency Appeal: Planned
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