Monday, October 6, 2025 - The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rainy and thundery weather conditions across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday.
NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja
envisaged thunderstorms with moderate rainfall over parts of Jigawa, Zamfara,
Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Yobe, and Katsina in the northern states on Monday
morning.
The agency predicted rains in Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba
later in the day.
“Flash floods are possible in Bauchi, Jigawa, Katsina,
Kaduna, and Kano States during this period.
“Central states like Niger, Benue, the Federal Capital
Territory (FCT), Plateau, and Nasarawa will see morning cloudiness and light to
moderate rainfall, with a high risk of flooding in parts of Plateau.
“In the South, light to moderate rains will affect Ondo,
Imo, Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River,
and Akwa Ibom,” it said.
NiMet envisaged sunny skies with patchy clouds on Tuesday in
the North, with thunderstorms and rain persisting in parts of Adamawa, Taraba,
and neighbouring states.
“Central and southern regions will continue experiencing
moderate rainfall.
“On Wednesday, sunshine with thunderstorms is expected over
northern states in the morning, while cloudy skies and moderate rain are
expected over the central region.
“Southern states, including Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and
Cross River, will experience morning showers and moderate to heavy rains later
in the day,” it said.
The agency cautioned residents in flood-prone areas to
activate emergency responses, avoid driving during heavy rains, secure loose
objects, and take precautions against strong winds and low nighttime
temperatures.
NiMet urged the public to disconnect electrical appliances
during storms and avoid shelter under tall trees.
Airline operators are advised to obtain airport-specific
weather reports for safe planning. Residents can visit www.nimet.gov.ng for
weather updates
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