On Tuesday evening, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) predicted that there will be thunderstorms from Thursday to Saturday across the country, News About Nigeria reports.
According to NiMet’s weather outlook, which was released on Tuesday in Abuja, the thunderstorms will happen in parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara and Kaduna States during Wednesday’s morning hours.
NiMet further stated that the thunderstorms are expected over parts of Bauchi, Adamawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Taraba, Yobe, Zamfara, Borno and Kebbi
states later in the day.
The statement partly reads, “In the North-central region, thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa and Benue States during the morning hours. Later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kogi, Kwara, Benue, Plateau and Nasarawa States..In the southern region, there are prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Ondo, Ebonyi, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states during the morning hours. In the North-central region, there are prospects of thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kogi, Kwara, Benue and Nasarawa States during the morning hours.”
NiMet further revealed that there is a high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities due to the heavy downpours.
The agency therefore advised people staying in flood-prone areas to be cautious during this period.
“Residents are advised to avoid flood-prone areas, as strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public should take adequate precaution. 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 www.nimet.gov.ng,” NiMet said.
