Heavy rainfall of
By EMMA KUJE, Abuja-
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather activities across the country from Saturday to Monday.
According to NiMet’s weather outlook, early morning thunderstorms are expected in various parts of the country, with the northern region experiencing thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Adamawa States on Saturday.
In the North-Central region, early morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Benue, Plateau, Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, and Nasarawa States, while thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Kwara, Kogi, and Plateau States later in the day. In the southern region, a cloudy atmosphere is expected with chances of morning rains over parts of Enugu, Ebonyi, Cross River, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Bayelsa States.
*Weekend weather*
On Sunday, morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kaduna, Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba States in the northern region, while thunderstorms with rain are anticipated over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Kebbi, Kaduna, Zamfara, Gombe, and Bauchi States later in the day. In the North-Central region, patches of clouds with sunshine intervals are expected with prospects of thunderstorms with rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, and Niger States.
*Monday’s Forecast*
On Monday, morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba States in the northern region, while thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Zamfara, Gombe, Kaduna, and Bauchi States later in the day. In the southern region, a cloudy atmosphere is expected with chances of morning rains over parts of Ogun, Edo, Ondo, Delta, and Bayelsa States.
NiMet has advised the public to take adequate precautions, including fastening loose objects to avoid collision, avoiding driving under heavy rain, and disconnecting electrical appliances from sockets.
The agency also warned people to stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees.
The agency urged the public to stay informed through weather updates and visit their website for more information.
Airline operators are also advised to obtain airport-specific weather reports for effective planning.
