The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has
forecast thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rainfall across several parts of
the country from Friday through Sunday, with possible flooding in some areas.
In its three-day weather outlook released in Abuja on
Thursday, the agency warned residents to take safety precautions, especially in
flood-prone areas.
Northern Region:
NiMet predicts isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains across Bauchi, Gombe,
Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Kano, Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto, and Kebbi States on
Friday morning. By Saturday, cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are
expected, followed by isolated thunderstorms in Taraba, Adamawa, southern
Borno, Bauchi, Sokoto, Kebbi, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kano, and Katsina. On Sunday,
cloudy conditions with light rains are expected in Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, and
Katsina.
Central Region:
The central states will also experience rainfall during the period. Light rains
are expected in Niger, Kogi, and Benue States on Friday morning, with
thunderstorms and moderate rains in Nasarawa, Plateau, Kwara, Kogi, Benue, and
the Federal Capital Territory later in the day. Saturday will bring more
widespread thunderstorms, while Sunday will see cloudy skies with chances of
thunderstorms over the FCT, Plateau, Nasarawa, and Benue.
Southern Region:
The southern states will see consistent rainfall throughout the forecast
period. NiMet projects intermittent moderate rains over most parts of the
region, with a risk of flooding in Lagos, Ogun, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River
States. By Saturday, rains are expected across Lagos, Ogun, Edo, Ebonyi, Imo,
Abia, Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom, intensifying later in
the day. On Sunday, moderate rainfall will persist across Oyo, Ogun, Lagos,
Edo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.
Safety Warnings:
NiMet cautioned against driving during heavy rainfall and advised farmers not
to apply fertilizers or pesticides immediately before rains to avoid nutrient
leaching. The agency also urged residents to secure loose objects, disconnect
electrical appliances, and stay away from tall trees during thunderstorms.
Airline operators were advised to obtain
airport-specific forecasts from NiMet for effective flight planning.
NiMet encouraged Nigerians to remain updated on daily
weather forecasts, available at www.nimet.gov.ng.
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