NiMet Forecasts Three Days of Rain, Thunderstorms Nationwide from Monday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across the country between Monday and Wednesday.

In its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet said isolated thunderstorms with light rains are expected on Monday morning over parts of Adamawa and Taraba in the northern region, with more thunderstorms spreading later in the day to Kaduna, Gombe, Kebbi, Zamfara, Bauchi, Southern Borno and other areas.

For the central region, NiMet forecast a cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals in the morning, accompanied by thunderstorms and light rains in parts of Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, and Benue. More widespread thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are expected in the afternoon and evening.

The southern region is expected to experience cloudy skies with sunshine intervals. Isolated thunderstorms and light rains are forecast for parts of Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Lagos, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom in the morning, while thunderstorms with moderate rains will follow later in the day.

NiMet further predicted cloudy conditions with intervals of sunshine for Tuesday and Wednesday across the northern region, with thunderstorms and light to moderate rains over Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi, Adamawa, Gombe, Zamfara and Taraba.

For the central region, thunderstorms and moderate rainfall are anticipated in Plateau and Nasarawa in the morning, extending to most parts of the region later in the day. In the southern region, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Anambra, Enugu, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, Ebonyi and Abia. NiMet also warned of flash floods in Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom and Rivers States.

The agency urged residents in flood-prone areas to activate emergency response plans and cautioned motorists to drive carefully under the rain.

“To avoid leaching nutrients, farmers should refrain from applying fertilizer and pesticides right before the rains. Ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collision. Disconnect electrical appliances from sockets and stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees,” NiMet advised.

It also called on airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports for effective flight planning and encouraged Nigerians to stay updated via its website and official channels.

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