August 27, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has predicted three-day heavy rainfall in five states, including Kano, Jigawa, Kaduna, Bauchi, Plateau.
The predictions were made in an alert impact-based weather forecast issued on 26th August, 2021 and
Valid for 27th, 28th and 29th August, 2021.
According to NIMET, there are also
chances of moderate to heavy rainfall over parts of Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara, Yobe, Borno, Gombe, Adamawa, Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Ogun, Lagos, Taraba, Benue, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, FCT, Kogi, Nasarawa, Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta State in the coming days.
However, the agency advised that light rains are expected over the rest of the country.
“As a result of the presence of good amount of soil-moisture and the heavy rainfall expected over the
aforementioned States on Friday, Saturday and Sunday 27th, 28th and 29th August 2021, there are increased chances of flashflood events on roads, settlements, farmlands and bridges, adding that there are also chances of reduced horizontal visibility
which can disrupt vehicular traffic and flight operations”.
“Hence, the public is advised to exercise restraint, avoid low-lying areas and fast flowing runoff waters. There are chances of moderate to
heavy rainfall events, especially over the northern parts of the country, leading to slippery roads, reducing travel time, with increased likelihood of cars skidding off the road and chances of crashes”.
“It can also disrupt outdoor events and farming activities. Hence, the public is advised to be prepared for these events to avoid damages from rain-related hazard and watch out for updates”, NIMET warned.
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Anthony Awunor, is a business correspondent who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics (UNILAG). He is also an alumnus of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria Kaduna State. He lives in Lagos.
