{"id":126627,"date":"2026-04-15T17:55:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T16:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=126627"},"modified":"2026-04-15T17:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T16:55:13","slug":"corbon-warns-of-flooding-risks-as-2026-rains-intensify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/corbon-warns-of-flooding-risks-as-2026-rains-intensify\/","title":{"rendered":"CORBON warns of flooding risks as 2026 rains intensify"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>By \u200eGodswill Michael<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eThe Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) has issued a nationwide warning over increased flooding and structural failure risks as rainfall activity intensifies in 2026, urging property owners, estate developers, and facility managers to take urgent preventive measures.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eThe warning follows CORBON\u2019s review of the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction released by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), which indicated an early to normal onset of rains, extended rainy seasons in several states, above-normal rainfall in key regions, and severe dry spells in others.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eAccording to the council, these weather patterns present \u201cheightened risks to buildings, infrastructure, and human safety across the country,\u201d particularly in vulnerable and flood-prone communities.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eIn its recent advisory released in Abuja and signed by its Chairman, Bldr. Samson Opaluwah, CORBON said it was acting in its statutory role as the regulatory body for the building profession in Nigeria to \u201cprevent avoidable losses and ensure the resilience and safety of the built environment during the 2026 rainy season.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eCORBON highlighted several climate risk patterns expected in 2026, including:<\/div>\n<div>\u200eLonger-than-normal rainy seasons in Lagos, Benue, Enugu, Ebonyi, Ogun, Oyo, Nasarawa, Anambra, Kwara, Kebbi, Kaduna, Gombe, and Taraba.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eAbove-normal rainfall in Borno, Sokoto, Kebbi, Kaduna, Enugu, Cross River, Abia, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eSevere dry spells in Oyo, Ogun, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Kebbi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eThe council warned that these conditions increase the likelihood of \u201cflooding, erosion, roof damage, foundation distress, and service disruptions.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eCORBON urged building owners and estate managers to prioritise maintenance and preparedness across critical infrastructure components.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eOn building roofs and envelopes, the council advised stakeholders to \u201crepair loose roofing sheets, damaged trusses, and leaking joints,\u201d while also clearing gutters, ensuring proper roof pitch, and reinforcing waterproof membranes.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eFor drainage systems, it recommended desilting gutters, downpipes, culverts, and estate drains, as well as regrading surfaces to channel water away from buildings. It further advised the installation of flood barriers in low-lying and flood-prone areas.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eOn structural safety, CORBON called for inspection of foundations for cracks, settlement, and erosion, stressing the need to stabilise wet areas using laterite, gravel, or geotextiles, and to monitor retaining walls for hydrostatic pressure buildup.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eThe council also raised concerns about electrical safety during heavy rainfall, advising property owners to \u201celevate generators and electrical panels above flood levels,\u201d waterproof external conduits and junction boxes, and ensure sump pumps are functional with backup power available.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eTo address dampness and indoor air quality, CORBON recommended sealing windows, doors, and expansion joints, improving ventilation, applying anti-mould coatings, and inspecting basements for moisture intrusion.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eFor landscaping and external works, it advised pruning trees, removing unstable branches, reinforcing embankments in erosion-prone areas, and maintaining permeable surfaces to reduce runoff pressure.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eAt the estate management level, CORBON called for the establishment of a Rainy Season Preparedness Committee, training of staff on emergency water diversion and safety protocols, and maintaining \u201ca lot of inspections, repairs, and drainage maintenance.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eSafety warning and public advisory<\/div>\n<div>\u200eThe council cautioned that neglecting maintenance could significantly worsen the impact of seasonal rains.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200e\u201cBlocked drains, neglected roofs, and poor site management significantly increase the risk of flooding and structural failure,\u201d the advisory stated, adding that preventive maintenance is \u201cfar more cost-effective than emergency repairs.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eCORBON further advised property owners to engage only certified professionals for building inspections and remediation work.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200e\u201cFor professional guidance, inspections, and implementation of this advisory, CORBON strongly encourages all property owners and estate managers to consult only Registered Builders certified by the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria,\u201d it stated.<\/div>\n<div>\u200e<\/div>\n<div>\u200eThe council concluded with a public safety message: \u201cEngage a Builder. 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