September 17, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has alerted the public to three-day thundery and rainy weather conditions from Tuesday to Thursday across the country.
A weather outlook released on Monday, by the Agency forecasts thunderstorms over parts of Bauchi, Kebbi, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, Adamawa and Kaduna states during the morning hours on Tuesday. It also added that thunderstorms are expected over the entire region later in the day.
“In the North-central region, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kogi, Benue, Plateau, Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa and Niger states during the morning hours. Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Benue and Nasarawa states.
“In the southern region, there are prospects of moderate rains over parts of Ebonyi, Imo, Enugu, Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa states during the morning hours. Later in the day, intermittent rains are expected over the entire region,” it said.
According to the agency, on Wednesday, “In the North-central region, there are prospects of thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Niger and Kwara states during the morning hours.
“While in the afternoon into evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Nasarawa, Kogi, Federal Capital Territory, Kwara and Niger states.
“In the southern region, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Edo, Cross River, Delta, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa states during the morning hours. Progressing into the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms are envisaged over the entire region.”
On Thursday, the agency anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Taraba, and Adamawa States in the morning. It also predicted thunderstorms over parts of Borno, Bauchi, Kaduna, Taraba and Adamawa states later in the day while thunderstorms are expected over parts of Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory.
“In the southern region, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Osun, Edo, Ondo, Ekiti, Delta, Lagos, Rivers and Bayelsa states in the morning hours,” it said.
While asking residents to avoid flood-prone areas as there is a high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities due to downpours, NiMet advised the public to take adequate precautions as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.
“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,” it added.
