The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, with warnings of possible flash floods and strong winds in several regions. In a weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet predicted thunderstorms with moderate rainfall on Monday morning over parts of Jigawa, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Yobe, and Katsina. Rainfall is also expected later in the day in Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba States. The agency specifically warned of potential flash floods in Bauchi, Jigawa, Katsina, Kaduna, and Kano during this period.
For the central region, including Niger, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Plateau, and Nasarawa, cloudy skies with light to moderate rainfall are anticipated on Monday, with a high risk of flooding particularly in Plateau State. In the southern parts of the country, light to moderate rains will affect areas such as Ondo, Imo, Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.
On Tuesday, sunny skies with patchy clouds are expected over the northern region, while thunderstorms and rain will continue in parts of Adamawa, Taraba, and neighboring states. Moderate rainfall is likely to persist across central and southern regions. By Wednesday, northern states are forecast to experience morning sunshine with isolated thunderstorms, while the central region will remain cloudy with moderate rains. In the South, states including Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Cross River will see morning showers followed by moderate to heavy rainfall later in the day.
NiMet has urged residents, especially those living in flood-prone areas, to activate emergency response plans, avoid driving during heavy rains, and secure loose outdoor items. The public is also advised to take precautions against strong winds and low nighttime temperatures, disconnect electrical appliances during storms, and avoid taking shelter under tall trees during thunderstorms. The agency stressed the importance of preparedness to reduce the risk of weather-related hazards throughout the forecast period.
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