ABUJA — The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Monday to Wednesday, warning residents and state authorities to brace for possible flash floods in some areas.
In its three-day weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet predicted isolated thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Adamawa and Taraba in the northern region on Monday morning, spreading later in the day to Kaduna, Gombe, Kebbi, Zamfara, Bauchi, southern Borno, and other states.
For the central region, NiMet said a cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals will dominate, with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory, and Benue, especially in the afternoon and evening hours.
In the south, cloudy skies with sunshine intervals are expected, with isolated thunderstorms and light rains likely over Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Lagos, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom in the morning, intensifying into moderate rainfall by afternoon.
The agency highlighted a high risk of flash floods in Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers States, urging emergency management agencies in the affected areas to activate response plans immediately.
“Residents should exercise caution when driving under the rain, avoid staying under tall trees, and secure loose objects that may be blown away by winds,” NiMet advised.
The agency also cautioned farmers against applying fertilizers or pesticides just before rainfall to prevent nutrient leaching, and urged airline operators to obtain updated flight documentation for safe operations.
NiMet encouraged Nigerians to stay updated through its official website and weather reports for real-time information.
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