NiMet predicts three-day thunderstorm, rain from Monday ‎

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms and rain from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

According to NiMet's weather prediction, which was made public in Abuja on Sunday, thunderstorms and rain were predicted for Monday morning over portions of the states of Taraba, Adamawa, Kebbi, Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Sokoto, and Kaduna.

The rest of the area is predicted to get sunny weather with cloudy spots.

"Over portions of Adamawa, Taraba, Kebbi, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Yobe States, thunderstorms with significant rainfall are anticipated during the afternoon or evening hours," the statement stated.

The agency predicts that the central region will see cloudy skies in the morning, with the possibility of thunderstorms and light rain in some areas of Niger.

Later in the day, NiMet predicted thunderstorms with rain over portions of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kogi, Benue, and Niger states.

Additionally, cloudy skies were predicted for the southern region in the morning.

It further stated that throughout the afternoon or evening, there is a chance of light rain in areas of Imo, Abia, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom states.

Tuesday's forecast calls for clear skies with cloud patches across the northern region in the morning, along with the possibility of thunderstorms and moderate rain in areas of Jigawa, Gombe, Yobe, and Bauchi States.

In the afternoon or evening, thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are predicted over portions of the states of Adamawa, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, and Kaduna.

”Morning thunderstorms with light rains are anticipated over parts of Plateau, Benue and Nasarawa States of the central region,” it said.

‎NiMet equally predicted thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Plateau, ‎Niger, the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa States later in the day.

‎‎The agency envisaged cloudy skies over the southern region during the morning hours with chances of Akwa Ibom and Cross River States.
‎It predicted moderate rains over Ondo, Imo, Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Edo, Rivers, Cross River, Delta, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa States during the afternoon or evening periods.

‎”For Wednesday, sunny skies with patches of cloud are expected over the northern regions with prospects of morning thunderstorms with rain over parts of Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Sokoto and Taraba States.

“Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Yobe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Bauchi, Borno and Kebbi States in the afternoon or evening hours,” it said.

‎‎The agency envisaged cloudy skies over the northern region during the morning hours.

‎It forecast moderate rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Niger and Kwara States during the afternoon to evening periods.

According to NiMet, there are prospects of morning rains over parts of Enugu, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States in the southern region, while the remaining parts are expected to be cloudy.

‎It predicted moderate to heavy rains over parts of Ebonyi, Abia, Edo, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States during the afternoon or evening periods.

‎It urged the public to take adequate precautions as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur and to ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collisions.

‎”Driving under heavy rain should be avoided. Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets. Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees.

‎”Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

‎”Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet and visit our website ‪www.nimet.gov.ng‬,” it said.