Nigeria, May 3 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has reported 1,307 suspected cholera cases and 34 deaths across 30 states and 98 Local Government Areas in the country.

The infectious disease agency also raised concerns over a potential surge in cholera cases as the country enters the rainy season.

The Director General of NCDC, Jide Idris, while speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, warned that flood-prone communities with limited access to clean water and sanitation are especially at risk.

Mr Idris highlighted that the 2025 Annual Flood Outlook has issued warnings to 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), predicting significant flood risks in these areas.

According to him, the...