Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has warned residents in flood-prone areas of the state to prepare for heavy rainfall and potential flooding.

The Administrative Secretary of SEMA, Mrs. Ojuolape Busari, in a statement in Ibadan, said data from the Oyo State Flood Early Warning System indicates that communities to the east and northeast of Ibadan city centre are expected to experience the most intense rainfall.

Areas highlighted for concern include parts of Lagelu Local Government Area, particularly Iyana Offa, eastern Moniya, and communities stretching further east toward Osun State. Parts of Egbeda LGA, especially the eastern edges and those bordering Lagelu LGA, are also expected to witness significant downpours.

Busari stated that moderate to heavy rainfall is also forecasted across many parts of the Ibadan Metropolis, particularly in the eastern and central zones.

These include densely populated areas such as IITA, Ibadan Airport, the University of Ibadan, Ojoo, Akobo, Basorun, Gate, Challenge, and Ring Road. Parts of Akinyele and Oluyole LGAs are also expected to be affected.

SEMA assured residents that the agency, alongside other government bodies, voluntary organisations, and civil society groups, is ready to respond to any emergency and support affected communities.

“In simpler terms, if you are in or travelling through the eastern and northeastern parts of Ibadan today—especially along major roads heading east and north—you should expect heavy rainfall with possible flooding,” she warned.

She urged residents to begin taking precautionary measures immediately to mitigate risks, stressing that “discretion is the better part of valour.”