The Federal Government has informed the public that heavy rainfall leading to serious floods may hit about 48 towns in 13 states beginning from September 13 to September 17, 2023.

The government said this in the flood prediction report of the National Flood Early Warning Systems Central Hub of the Federal Ministry of Environment, on Wednesday.

According to the report, the 13 states to be affected include Kano, Kebbi, Katsina, Niger, Kwara, Zamfara, Bauchi, Taraba, Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Jigawa and Gombe.

It says the rise in the water levels of River Benue and River Niger could affect communities along the rivers up to Bayelsa State and advised residents in these areas to take precautionary measures.