2017 Benue State flooding
Rainfall intensity seemed to be increasing with a gradual reduction. The average discharge at Makurdi hydrological Station was 3468.24 m³s⁻¹, and the highest peak flow discharge was 16,400 m³s⁻¹. The daily maximum and annual average temperatures gradually rise, resulting in increased heat. Analysis showed that the soils are moderately fertile but require the effective application of inorganic and organic fertilizers. The main occupational activities in the area are based on agriculture.