From Monday through Wednesday, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast thundery and wet weather across the country, with some regions potentially experiencing flash floods. NiMet's weather forecast, released in Abuja on Sunday, predicted moderate rain and morning thunderstorms for Monday across portions of the northern states of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina. Over the whole region, thunderstorms with moderate rain are predicted later in the afternoon or evening.
During the projected period, there is a strong chance that sections of the states of Adamawa, Taraba, and Bauchi may experience flooding. Over portions of Benue, the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kogi, and Nasarawa States, there is a chance of light rain in the central area in the morning.
It stated that "light rains are expected over parts of Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Plateau, Niger, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory in the afternoon or evening hours."
Over the southern area, the agency predicted overcast skies with a possibility of light rain in the morning in portions of the states of Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Anambra, Abia, Ogun, Edo, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa.
Some areas of Abia, Imo, Ebonyi, Anambra, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States are predicted to see light rain later in the day. Parts of Taraba, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Kaduna, and Zamfara States were expected to see moderate rainfall on Tuesday due to early thunderstorms across the northern area, according to NiMet.
Over the whole area, thunderstorms with considerable rain are predicted for later in the day.
Throughout the predicted period, there is a chance of sporadic light rainfall in the central region, which might affect areas of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Plateau, and Benue States.
With the possibility of sporadic light rainfall in Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Enugu, Anambra, Ondo, Ekiti, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Lagos, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States throughout the projected period, it stated that cloudy skies were anticipated across the southern area.
During the prediction period, it indicated that there was a high likelihood of flooding in areas of Anambra, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.
On Wednesday, the agency predicted morning thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across portions of the northern states of Kaduna and Taraba. Later in the day, NiMet predicted that portions of Borno, Bauchi, Taraba, Kaduna, Gombe, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, and Adamawa States will have scattered thunderstorms and moderate rainfall.
It states that throughout the morning hours of the central area, light rain is predicted across portions of Nasarawa, Niger, and the Federal Capital Territory.
Light rain is predicted to fall intermittently across portions of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Plateau, and Benue States in the afternoon or evening.
"Over portions of Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Anambra, Lagos, Edo, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, and Cross River States in the morning, cloudy skies with sporadic light rains are anticipated for the southern region," the statement stated.
It states that there is a high chance of flooding in some areas of Bayelsa State throughout the predicted period, and that light showers are anticipated over the whole region later in the day.
The public was advised by NiMet to avoid driving in areas where flash floods are possible and to turn on the emergency response system right away.
Because of the low temperatures at night, make sure that those who are most at risk are dressed warmly, and make sure that any loose items are secured to prevent accidents.
To prevent being struck by falling branches or damaged trees, disconnect electrical equipment from outlets and maintain a safe distance from towering trees.
NiMet will provide airline operators with airport-specific weather information (flight documentation) so they may plan their operations effectively, the statement stated.
The organization suggested that citizens check NiMet's website at www.nimet.gov.ng to remain up to date on weather information.