The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted rainy and thundery weather across the country from Monday to Wednesday.
According to NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, isolated thunderstorms are expected in parts of Katsina, Sokoto, Kano, Zamfara, Kebbi, Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba states during Monday morning.
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“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kaduna, Borno, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa, Yobe, Taraba, Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi States.
“Intermittent rains are expected over parts of Benue, Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi and Kwara States during the morning hours.
“In the afternoon and evening hours, localised rains are envisaged over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Niger and Nasarawa states.
“Isolated rains are expected over parts of Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and cross river States during the morning hours,” it said.
NiMet predicts localized rains later in the day for parts of Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Ondo, Anambra, Osun, Oyo, Akwa Ibom, Ogun, Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Edo States.
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On Tuesday morning, isolated thunderstorms are expected in Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, and Taraba States.
The agency also forecasts isolated thunderstorms later in the day for parts of Bauchi, Kaduna, Gombe, Yobe, Zamfara, Borno, Sokoto, Taraba, Kebbi, Kano, and Jigawa States.
“Intermittent rains are expected over parts of the Benue, Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa states during the morning hours.
“Later in the day, isolated rains are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Benue, Kwara and Nasarawa states.
“Intermittent rains are expected over parts of Edo, Ondo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Rivers and Bayelsa States during the morning hours.
“Later in the day, intermittent rains are expected over the entire Southern region,” it said.
On Wednesday morning, thunderstorms are expected in parts of Kebbi, Bauchi, Sokoto, Borno, and Katsina states.
“In the afternoon and evening hours, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kebbi, Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Adamawa, Kano and Taraba states.
“Morning rains are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory and Niger States,” it said.
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NiMet forecasts isolated thunderstorms with rain for parts of Plateau, Nasarawa, and Niger states later in the day.
It also predicts cloudy skies over the southern region in the morning, with moderate rains expected later in the day in Abia, Ebonyi, Ondo, Imo, Edo, Rivers, Delta, Akwa Ibom,
Bayelsa, and Cross River States. The agency advises residents to avoid flood-prone areas due to a high risk of urban flooding from heavy rains.
“Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public should take adequate precaution.
“Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities. Public and Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecast from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.
“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng,” it said.
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