The Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency has urged farmers to plant drought-resistant and early-maturing variety seeds to avoid losses at harvest.

Adamu Nayola, director of relief and rehabilitation in the agency, said this on Wednesday in Bauchi.

He urged farmers to seek advice from agricultural experts on suitable seeds to plant to mitigate the effects of floods and dry spells.

Mr Nayola said the call is imperative to protect farmers against recording low crop yields at harvest, as the state is projected to experience flooding in 12 local government areas.

“Farmers should seek advice on the appropriate seed to plant, especially those that mature early, in view of the anticipated dry spell and flooding in the state,” he said.

According to Mr Nayola, Bauchi State will experience higher rainfall during the 2026 rainy season than in the previous year, increasing the risk of flooding in vulnerable communities.

“The state is projected to experience a dry spell during the rainy season. Rainfall is expected to commence in late May and last for approximately 159 days,” he said.

While reiterating the commitment to effective awareness-creation activities and response services, Mr Nayola enjoined residents to embrace good, friendly environmental habits to avert flooding, erosion, and other disasters.

(NAN)