The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecasted thunderstorms and rainfall throughout the country from Monday through Wednesday.
In a weather update issued on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet predicted morning thunderstorms on Monday in certain regions of Kebbi, Katsina, Borno, Bauchi, and Taraba States.
The agency also expects thunderstorms to occur later in the day in areas of Zamfara, Taraba, Bauchi, and Kebbi states.
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in the morning hours over parts of Nassarawa, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory, and Niger.
“In the afternoon and evening hours, moderate thunderstorms with light rains are expected over parts of Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, Nassarawa, Kogi and Plateau States.
“Rains are expected over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom in the morning hours.
“Later in the day, light to moderate rains are expected over parts of Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Anambra, Oyo, Ogun, Cross River, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Delta,“ it said.
NiMet predicts that morning thunderstorms will occur in parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara on Tuesday.
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The agency also expects thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening across regions of Bauchi, Taraba, Zamfara, and Kebbi, with moderate rainfall anticipated in Niger and Kwara States during the morning.
“Later in the day, moderate thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of Plateau, Nassarawa, Benue and Kogi. Cloudy skies should prevail over the southern region during the morning hours.
“In the afternoon and or evening hours, intermittent rains are expected over parts of Ebonyi, Abia, Cross River and Akwa Ibom,“ it said.
The agency forecasted thunderstorms in certain areas of Sokoto, Borno, Katsina, and Kebbi on Wednesday morning.
It expected thunderstorms in regions of Taraba, Kano, Kaduna, and Zamfara later in the day, along with cloudy conditions in the North Central city in the morning.
It predicted that thunderstorms would affect the entire region as the day went on, with cloudy skies dominating the southern region during the morning hours.
“In the afternoon and or evening hours, moderate rains are envisaged over the entire region, strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public should take adequate precaution.
“High likelihood of urban flooding in major cities due to heavy downpours. Residents are advised to avoid flood-prone areas. Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities.
“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng.,“ It said.
The agency encouraged both the public and airline operators to obtain current weather updates and forecasts from NiMet to plan their activities more efficiently.
NAN
