The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread thundery and rainy weather across the country from Monday to Wednesday.
In its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet projected thunderstorms with moderate rainfall on Monday morning over parts of Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Gombe, Borno, and Yobe States in the northern region.
Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected in Bauchi, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Katsina, Adamawa, Taraba, and Borno States.
For the central region, light morning rain is likely in Plateau and Niger States, followed by thunderstorms with moderate rainfall in Nasarawa, Benue, Niger, Plateau, Kogi, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by afternoon and evening.
In the southern region, cloudy skies are expected in the morning, with chances of light rain over Cross River and Akwa Ibom States. By afternoon and evening, light rainfall is anticipated in Abia, Edo, Imo, Ebonyi, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Rivers, and Bayelsa States.
NiMet added:
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On Tuesday, thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are forecast in the morning over Bauchi, Gombe, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Borno, Yobe, and Kebbi States. In the afternoon and evening, thunderstorms are expected over Kebbi, Sokoto, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba, and Zamfara States.
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In the central region, cloudy skies with light morning rain are expected in Plateau, Nasarawa, Niger, Kwara, and the FCT, with widespread thunderstorms later in the day.
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Over the southern region, light morning rain is likely in Cross River and Akwa Ibom, while moderate rainfall is expected later in Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, Abia, Imo, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.
For Wednesday, cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are expected in the northern region, with morning rain over parts of Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Kaduna States. Thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are forecast later in the day across most of the region.
In the central region, light morning rain is expected over Niger, Kwara, and the FCT, while thunderstorms with light rainfall are forecast in the afternoon and evening across the FCT, Plateau, Kogi, Benue, Niger, and Nasarawa States.
The southern region is expected to experience moderate rainfall throughout the day in most parts.
NiMet urged the public to take safety precautions:
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Avoid driving during heavy rain.
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Farmers should refrain from applying fertilisers or pesticides just before rainfall to prevent nutrient leaching.
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Ensure warm clothing for vulnerable individuals due to low night-time temperatures.
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Secure loose objects to prevent wind-related hazards.
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Disconnect electrical appliances during storms.
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Avoid sheltering under tall trees to prevent injuries from falling branches.
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Airline operators should obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for effective flight planning.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official weather updates at www.nimet.gov.ng.
