The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted thundery and rainy weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country.
NiMet’s weather outlook released in Abuja envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kaduna, Taraba and Bauchi States during the morning hours.
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According to NiMet, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Kebbi, Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kano, Katsina, Zamfara and Kaduna States later in the day.
Then over the North Central region, the agency said intermittent rains are expected over parts of Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Kwara, the Federal Capital Territory and Plateau states during the morning hours.
It further stated that later in the day, thunderstorms/intermittent rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa and Kogi States, adding that during the morning hours, Cloudy skies are anticipated over the southern region,’’ NiMet stated.
According to NiMet, intermittent rains are expected over parts of Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, Ebonyi, Enugu, Anambra, Cross River, Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom states later in the day.
It said thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Taraba state in the morning hours on Tuesday, stressing that in the afternoon to evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Bauchi, Kaduna, Kebbi, Gombe and Yobe States.
According to the agency, over the North Central region, intermittent rains are anticipated over parts of Plateau and Nasarawa States during the morning hours, then in the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms/rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Benue and Plateau states,’’ it said.
NiMet forecast intermittent rains over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom States with slim prospects of drizzle over some parts of the southern region during the morning hours.
The agency predicted intermittent rains over parts of Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States later in the day.
“On Wednesday, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kaduna State in the morning period.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Adamawa, Taraba and Kebbi States.
“Over the North Central region, intermittent rains are anticipated over parts of Niger, Benue, Plateau and the Federal Capital Territory during the morning hours,’’ the agency stated.
NiMet envisaged thunderstorms and moderate rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Benue, Kogi and Nasarawa States during the afternoon and evening hours.
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It predicted intermittent rains over the southern region with slim prospects of drizzle over a few places in the region.
NiMet urged residents to avoid flood-prone areas because of 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. Public should, therefore, take adequate precaution, adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities.
“Public and Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.
“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng,” it said.
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