The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast thundery and rainy weather across the country from Monday to Wednesday, with warnings of possible flash floods in some regions.
According to NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, morning thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected on Monday in parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kano and Katsina.
“Later in the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over the entire region.”
“There is a high possibility of flood occurring over parts of Adamawa, Taraba and Bauchi states during the forecast period.”
In the central region, light rain is anticipated in parts of Benue, the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kogi and Nasarawa in the morning.
“In the afternoon or evening hours, light rains are anticipated over parts of Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Plateau, Niger, Benue and the Federal Capital Territory.”
Over the southern region, cloudy skies with chances of light rain are expected in parts of Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Anambra, Abia, Ogun, Edo, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa in the morning.
Light rain is also expected later in the day in parts of Abia, Imo, Ebonyi, Anambra, Osun, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos, Cross River and Akwa Ibom. The agency noted a high likelihood of flooding in parts of Oyo, Ogun, Edo and Delta.
NiMet forecast morning thunderstorms on Tuesday in parts of Taraba, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Kaduna and Zamfara.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over the entire region.”
In the central region, light rains are expected in the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Plateau and Benue.
Cloudy skies with intermittent light rain are predicted for the southern region, covering Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Enugu, Anambra, Ondo, Ekiti, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Lagos, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River and Akwa Ibom.
There is also a high chance of flooding in parts of Anambra, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River and Akwa Ibom.
Wednesday’s forecast includes morning thunderstorms with moderate rains in Taraba and Kaduna, followed later by isolated thunderstorms and moderate rains in Borno, Bauchi, Taraba, Kaduna, Gombe, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano and Adamawa.
In the central region, light rain is expected in Nasarawa, Niger and the Federal Capital Territory during the morning, with intermittent rain later in the day in the FCT, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Plateau and Benue.
Cloudy skies with intermittent light rain are forecast for the southern region, including Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Anambra, Lagos, Edo, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta and Cross River in the morning. Rain is expected over the entire region later, with a high flood risk in Bayelsa.
NiMet advised the public to avoid driving under heavy rain and for states at risk of flooding to activate emergency response systems.
“Ensure warm clothing for the vulnerable persons due to low night-time temperatures, and ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collisions.”
“Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets, stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees.”
“Airline operators to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.”
The agency encouraged residents to stay updated through its official website: www.nimet.gov.ng.
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