Monday, August 11, 2025 - The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms and rain from Monday to Wednesday across the country.
NiMet’s
weather outlook, released on Sunday in Abuja, envisaged morning thunderstorms
on Monday over the northern region, with moderate rains expected over parts of
Sokoto, Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba States.
According to it, thunderstorms with moderate rains are
expected over parts of Bauchi, Borno, Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, Taraba and Adamawa
States later in the day.
The agency envisaged a high possibility of flooding
occurring in parts of Katsina, Kebbi, Zamfara, and Sokoto States during the
forecast period.
” For the Central Region, there are prospects of light rain
over parts of Niger States during the morning period.
“In the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms with light
rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau,
Niger, Nasarawa, Benue and Kogi States.
“There is a high possibility of flood occurring over parts
of Plateau, Nasarawa and Niger States during the forecast period,” it said.
NiMet anticipated cloudy skies over the southern region with
prospects of intermittent light rains to affect parts of Ebonyi, Cross River
and Akwa Ibom States during the morning period.
It predicted moderate rains over parts of Enugu, Edo,
Ebonyi, Ekiti, Osun, Abia, Cross River, Rivers, Delta and Akwa Ibom States
later in the day.
According to it, there is a high likelihood of floods
occurring in parts of Delta, Imo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom
States during the forecast period.
“For Tuesday, morning thunderstorms with moderate rains are
anticipated over parts of Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba, Adamawa, Katsina and Kaduna States.
” Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts
of Bauchi, Borno, Kano, Jigawa, Kaduna, Sokoto and Gombe States during the
afternoon/evening hours,” it said.
The agency predicted light rains over parts of the Federal
Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Plateau, Benue and Kogi States in the
central region during the morning period.
It envisaged thunderstorms with light rains over parts of
the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Plateau and Kwara
States later in the day.
NiMet also anticipated cloudy skies over the southern region
with prospects of light rains to affected parts of Oyo, Ebonyi, Enugu, Akwa
Ibom, Rivers, Cross River, Lagos and Bayelsa states during the morning period.
The agency envisaged rains to continue over most parts of
the region later in the day.
” For Wednesday, morning thunderstorms with moderate rains
are anticipated over parts of Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Kebbi, Sokoto and
Zamfara States.
” Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over the
entire region during the
afternoon/evening hours.
”Light
rains are anticipated over parts of Kwara, Niger, Kogi and Plateau States of
the central region during the morning hours,” it said.
NiMet
anticipated thunderstorms with light rains over the entire region later in the
day.
Acording to it, light rains are expected over parts of
Enugu, Ebonyi, Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Edo, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Delta and Bayelsa States of the
southern region in the morning period.
It predicted continuous rain over the entire region during the afternoon or evening
period.
“Driving under heavy rain should be avoided. The states with
the possibility of flash flood should activate the emergency response system
immediately.
“To avoid leaching of nutrients, farmers should refrain from
applying fertiliser and pesticides right before the
rains. Ensure warm clothing for vulnerable persons due to low night-time
temperatures.
“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,” it said.
NiMet urged airline operators to get airport-specific
weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in
their operations.
The agency also advised residents to stay informed through
weather updates by visiting NiMet’s website (www.nimet.gov.ng).
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