The Federal Government has said heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding may hit about 48 towns in 13 states between Wednesday and Sunday.

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

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

Meanwhile, one person has reportedly died as flood wreaked havoc at the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation Bungalow Scheme, Oke Afa, in the Isolo area of Lagos.