NIMETS PREDICTS 3 DAYS THUNDERSTORMS, RAINS FROM THURSDAY
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather conditions from Thursday to Saturday.
In a weather outlook released on Wednesday in Abuja, NiMet forecast isolated thunderstorms in parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Taraba, Gombe, Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, and Adamawa states during the morning.
The forecast also indicated that thunderstorms are expected in parts of Borno, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Yobe, Zamfara, Bauchi, Gombe, and Adamawa states later in the day.
“In the North Central region, moderate rains are expected over parts of Niger State during the morning. Moderate rains are also expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa, and Benue States later in the day.
“Over the southern region, intermittent rains are expected over parts of Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states in the afternoon and evening hours,” it said.
“For Saturday, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Sokoto, Kaduna, Bauchi, Zamfara, Adamawa, Taraba, and Kebbi States in the morning hours. Later in the afternoon and evening hours, widespread thunderstorms are expected across the northern region.
NiMet predicted thunderstorms in parts of Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, and Kano states on Friday morning. The agency also expected scattered thunderstorms across the northern region later in the afternoon and evening.
For Friday morning, NiMet forecast isolated rains in parts of Niger, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, and Plateau states, with moderate rains anticipated in parts of Niger, Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, and Benue states later in the day.
The agency also forecast cloudy skies over the southern region in the morning, followed by intermittent rains in some areas later in the day.
“Over the North Central region, moderate rains are expected during the morning hours over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, and Benue states,” it said.
NiMet advised residents of major cities to avoid flood-prone areas, as there is a high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities due to heavy downpours.
“Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur. The public should take adequate precautions and adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities.
“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website at www.nimet.gov.ng.
“The public and airline operators are advised to obtain updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,” it said.
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