The Kaduna state government says it has started vulnerability assessments in flood-prone communities.

Ahmed Maiyaki, commissioner of information and culture, said in a statement on Wednesday that the state is also improving emergency response coordination and pre-positioning rescue operations in high-risk locations.

According to Maiyaki, the preventative measures were taken in response to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency’s (NiMet) 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), which listed Kaduna as one of the states with high risk of flooding due to forecasted above-normal rainfall.

Rainfall in Kaduna is likely to begin between May 19 and June 10 and end between October 5 and October 21.

The commissioner also stated that the forecast suggested the possibility of a severe 21-day dry period between June and August, which could worsen flooding and other environmental issues.

“The Kaduna State Government is taking this forecast seriously. Early preparedness and public cooperation remain critical to reducing the impact of flooding on our communities,” the statement reads.

Maiyaki stated that the ministry of information and culture, in partnership with the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), has begun a statewide flood prevention, mitigation, and safety campaign.

He asked citizens to clean drains around their homes and businesses, avoid throwing garbage into waterways, and take preventive steps like using sandbags and other local flood control measures.

The commissioner also urged traditional institutions, religious leaders, media organizations, and civil society groups to help the government promote environmental sanitation and disseminate verified information.

“The safety of citizens remains a top priority for the Kaduna State Government. We will continue to work with all relevant agencies and communities to ensure timely information dissemination and effective disaster risk reduction measures throughout the rainy season,” he added.