The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected a delay in the onset of rainfall across northern and central states during the 2025 rainy season.
According to NiMet’s annual Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), the states expected to experience late rainfall include Plateau, parts of Kaduna, Niger, Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba, Adamawa, and Kwara. In contrast, an early onset of rainfall is anticipated in Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, and parts of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Lagos, Edo, Enugu, Imo, and Ebonyi.
The agency has advised farmers, policymakers, and residents in the affected regions to take necessary precautions and plan accordingly to mitigate the impact of these weather patterns.
NiMet’s climate outlook serves as a vital tool for guiding agricultural, economic, and disaster management activities, ensuring preparedness for changing weather conditions across the country.
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