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  • NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms, rainfall nationwide

    NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms, rainfall nationwide

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Monday to Wednesday.

    NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Sunday in Abuja, predicted isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains on Monday morning over Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba states.

    In the afternoon and evening, isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected across the northern region. Flash floods are likely in Adamawa, Taraba, and Gombe states.

    For the central region, a cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals is expected on Monday morning, with moderate rains over Niger, Kogi, Kwara, the FCT, and Benue.

    Thunderstorms with moderate rains are forecast over most parts of the central region later in the day.

    NiMet predicted cloudy skies over the southern region on Monday morning with moderate rains expected in Ekiti, Ondo, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states.

    Moderate rains are anticipated over most parts of the southern region later in the day.

    On Tuesday, the northern region will experience cloudy skies with sunshine intervals. Isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over Borno, Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba, and Adamawa.

    Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rains are forecast over Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Katsina, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Taraba states.

    For the central region, cloudy skies with sunshine intervals are expected Tuesday morning, with moderate rains over Kogi, Niger, the FCT, Kwara, and Nasarawa states.

    Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected later in the day over Niger, Kogi, Kwara, Benue, and the FCT.

    Cloudy skies with chances of moderate rains are expected over the southern region Tuesday morning in Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, Enugu, Anambra, Ebonyi, and Delta states.

    Later in the day, light to moderate rains are forecast across most parts of the region.

    On Wednesday, cloudy skies with sunshine intervals are expected over the northern region, with slim chances of thunderstorms and light rain in Sokoto and Zamfara.

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    In the afternoon and evening, isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Sokoto states.

    For the central region, cloudy skies with sunshine intervals are expected Wednesday morning, with light rains likely in the FCT, Kogi, Kwara, and Niger states.

    Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected in Benue, Kwara, Kogi, and Niger states.

    Cloudy skies are expected across the southern region on Wednesday morning, with moderate rains likely later in the day.

    NiMet advised motorists to avoid driving during heavy rainfall. Farmers were urged to avoid applying fertiliser or pesticides immediately before rainfall to prevent nutrient leaching.

    The agency also advised residents to fasten loose objects, disconnect electrical appliances, and avoid tall trees to reduce risks during storms.

    Airline operators were urged to obtain airport-specific weather reports for effective operational planning.

    Residents were encouraged to follow weather updates via NiMet’s website: www.nimet.gov.ng.

    (NAN)

  • NIMET canvasses investment in climate services

    NIMET canvasses investment in climate services

    Director-General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has called for stronger collaboration and investment in weather and climate services to safeguard lives and boost socio-economic resilience as climate risks intensify.

    Speaking at NiMet’s first-ever Stakeholders’ Forum in Lagos, with the theme, “Early Warnings: Raising Awareness on Climate Risks and Promoting Early Action”, Prof Anosike said the Agency faces growing challenges in ensuring its forecasts and climate information reach the wider public in a way that is easily understood and applied.

    He stressed that while NiMet has invested heavily in modernizing infrastructure, adopting digital tools, and expanding its services to aviation, agriculture and marine.

    He listed challenges confronting the agency to include  health and disaster management, limited resources and cost recovery constraints remain a concern.

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    Anosike said : “Despite these limitations, we have never compromised on service quality.”

    The NiMET DG assured that NiMet is pushing to convert its scientific outputs into impactful, revenue-generating services.

    Prof. Anosike highlighted efforts such as the Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), which helps farmers and policymakers plan ahead; the deployment of electronic flight folders to enhance aviation safety; and partnerships with global and local organisations to expand digital climate advisory services.

    He also pointed to growing collaborations with emergency agencies to reduce disaster risks and with marine bodies to support the blue economy.

    According to him, NiMet’s progress is underpinned by strong government support and stakeholder partnerships, but sustaining these achievements requires “continuous investment and active participation” from all sectors.

    He warned that early warnings must go beyond forecasts to inspire decisive action in the face of extreme weather events that increasingly threaten lives and livelihoods.

    “The reality is that government subvention alone can no longer sustain the growing demand for weather and climate services. We need broader partnerships and stronger cost recovery mechanisms to scale up”.

    The DG urged stakeholders to engage actively in the two-day forum, stressing that their feedback would be vital to improving NiMet’s services and strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to build a climate-resilient future.

    On  obstacles confronting the agency, Anosike  issued a clarion call for support across various sectors to recover more costs and improve the agency’s overall service delivery.

     Anosike emphasized that sustaining the agency’s services requires continuous investments.

    “We have relied primarily on cost recovery for sustainability, and despite the limited resources available to the Agency, service quality has never been compromised,” Anosike said.

    He further stated that: “we are constantly expanding the scope of our services in line with NiMet’s establishment mandate, and hence, we need support across various sectors to recover more costs and improve on our overall service delivery.”

    Anosike highlighted the agency’s achievements, including the deployment of Electronic Flight Folder (e-Flight Folder) to replace manually prepared and collected flight folders, and the recent certification of Enugu airport to ISO standards, bringing the total number of ISO-certified airports to five.

    He also emphasized the importance of partnerships and collaborations in enhancing the agency’s services, citing examples of partnerships with stakeholders including  MTN Nigeria, and the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

    The NiMet DG noted that the agency’s services are cross cutting, and the forum would highlight further details on the agency’s products and services, including meteorological services for aviation, agriculture, marine and blue economy, disaster risk reduction, and public weather services.

    Anosike expressed his gratitude to the Federal Government, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, and other stakeholders for their support, and looked forward to fruitful deliberations at the forum.

  • NiMet DG calls for stronger investment, collaboration in climate services 

    NiMet DG calls for stronger investment, collaboration in climate services 

    The Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has urged greater collaboration and investment in weather and climate services to safeguard lives and strengthen socio-economic resilience amid rising climate risks.

    Speaking at NiMet’s maiden Stakeholders’ Forum in Lagos, themed “Early Warnings: Raising Awareness on Climate Risks and Promoting Early Action”, Prof. Anosike noted that the agency faces growing challenges in ensuring its forecasts and climate information reach the public in ways that are clear, accessible, and actionable.

    He explained that while NiMet has modernised infrastructure, adopted digital tools, and expanded services to sectors such as aviation, agriculture, and marine, resource constraints and cost recovery challenges remain.

    “Despite these limitations, we have never compromised on service quality,” he assured.

    Prof. Anosike highlighted initiatives including the Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) for farmers and policymakers, electronic flight folders for aviation safety, and partnerships with global and local organisations to broaden digital climate advisory services. 

    He also pointed to collaborations with emergency agencies to mitigate disaster risks and with marine institutions to support the blue economy.

    According to him, these achievements are supported by government backing and stakeholder partnerships, but sustaining progress requires continuous investment and active participation across sectors.

    He emphasised that early warnings must go beyond forecasts to inspire timely and decisive action as extreme weather events increasingly threaten lives and livelihoods.

    Read Also: NiMet predicts floods in Lagos, Kogi, Niger, five others this week

    “The reality is that government subvention alone can no longer sustain the growing demand for weather and climate services. We need broader partnerships and stronger cost recovery mechanisms to scale up”.

    The DG urged stakeholders to engage actively in the two-day forum, stressing that their feedback would be vital to improving NiMet’s services and strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to build a climate-resilient future.

    On obstacles confronting the agency, Anosike issued a clarion call for support across various sectors to recover more costs and improve the agency’s overall service delivery. 

     Anosike emphasized that sustaining the agency’s services requires continuous investments.

    “We have relied primarily on cost recovery for sustainability, and despite the limited resources available to the Agency, service quality has never been compromised,” Anosike said. 

    He further stated, “We are constantly expanding the scope of our services in line with NiMet’s establishment mandate, and hence, we need support across various sectors to recover more costs and improve on our overall service delivery.”

    Anosike highlighted the agency’s achievements, including the deployment of Electronic Flight Folder (e-Flight Folder) to replace manually prepared and collected flight folders, and the recent certification of Enugu airport to ISO standards, bringing the total number of ISO-certified airports to five. 

    He also emphasized the importance of partnerships and collaborations in enhancing the agency’s services, citing examples of partnerships with stakeholders including MTN Nigeria, and the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

    The NiMet DG noted that the agency’s services are cross cutting, and the forum would highlight further details on the agency’s products and services, including meteorological services for aviation, agriculture, marine and blue economy, disaster risk reduction, and public weather services. 

    Anosike expressed his gratitude to the Federal Government, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, and other stakeholders for their support, and looked forward to fruitful deliberations at the forum.

  • Displacement, waterborne diseases likely in Niger, Kwara, Kogi as NiMet predicts extreme rainfall

    Displacement, waterborne diseases likely in Niger, Kwara, Kogi as NiMet predicts extreme rainfall

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted large-scale displacement and outbreak of waterborne diseases in Niger, Kwara and Kogi due to extreme heavy rainfall that the states may witness.

    The Agency also predicted damage to roads, bridges, loss of lives, injuries, reduction of visibility, and interruption of vehicular traffic during the rainfall. 

    This is contained in the high-impact-based forecast released on Monday by NiMet.

    The forecast reads: “On Tuesday 9th September, 2025 (0000-2359hrs), Extreme Heavy Rainfall is anticipated over parts of Niger, Kwara and Kogi States.

    “Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected over the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Plateau, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, parts of Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Bauchi, Benue, Adamawa, Taraba, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Southern Ondo states

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    “Light to moderate rainfall is expected over most parts of the country. Low rainfall with little or no risk of hydro-meteorological hazard is expected over parts of Northern Yobe and Borno state”.
    On the potential impact of thr heavy rainfall,”

    NiMet added: “Extreme heavy rainfall, flash flooding, riverine flooding, soil erosion, Thunder and lightning, strong winds.

    “Large-scale displacement of people due to floods, outbreaks of waterborne diseases, damages to infrastructures (roads, bridges), Loss of lives, injuries, reduction of visibility, interruption of vehicular traffic.”

    On Wednesday, 10th September 2025 (0000 – 2359hrs), the agency predicted light to moderate rainfall over parts of Plateau, Nasarawa, Niger, Kwara, Taraba, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.

    On Thursday 11th September, 2025 (0000 – 2359hrs), it stated that moderate to heavy rainfall is expected over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Nasarawa, Southern Kaduna and Cross River states.

    It added that light to moderate rainfall is expected over the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Plateau, Taraba, Nasarawa, Benue, Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Kwara, parts of Kogi, Rivers, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Bauchi and Jigawa states.

    The agency also predicted that in the next three days, moderate risk of hazards due to strong winds are likely over parts of Sokoto, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kano, Yobe, Gombe, Kebbi and Niger States.

  • NiMet predicts floods in Lagos, Kogi, Niger, five others this week

    NiMet predicts floods in Lagos, Kogi, Niger, five others this week

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted floods in eight states between today and Saturday,.

    The states that are likely to experience floods, according to the weatherman, are; Niger, Kogi, Benue, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Cross River, and Ebonyi.

    NiMet’s weather outlook issued yesterday in Abuja, on Wednesday by reads: “On Thursday in northern region, there are prospects of thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa, and Taraba states during the morning hours. During the afternoon to evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Jigawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Adamawa, Yobe and Borno states.

    “In the central region, cloudy skies are expected over the region during the morning hours, while thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over Nasarawa, Benue, Niger, Plateau and the Federal Capital Territory during the afternoon/evening period.

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    “In the southern region, cloudy skies are expected over the region with chances of light rains over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom states during the morning hours. Later in the afternoon/evening period, intermittent light rains are anticipated over parts of Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom states.”

    For tomorrow’s weather, the agency predicted thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Katsina, Kano, Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe, Borno, Jigawa, Kaduna, Gombe, and Bauchi states during the morning hours.

    During the afternoon to evening hours, it stated that thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Borno, Kaduna, Yobe, Kano, Bauchi, Katsina, and Kebbi states.

    For the central region, NiMet noted that there are prospects of light rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Niger and Plateau states during the morning period. In the afternoon/evening hours, it anticipates light rains over parts of Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, and Kwara states.

    In the southern region on Friday, it revealed that there would be intermittent light rains over the region during the morning hours and later during the afternoon/evening period, with prospects of light rains over parts of Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Ekiti, Anambra, Ebonyi, Abia, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom states.

    On Saturday in the northern region, NiMet stated: “Thunderstorms with moderate rains are anticipated over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Gombe, Borno, Yobe, and Bauchi states during the morning hours. During the afternoon to evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna, Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Taraba, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Bauchi states during the afternoon/evening period.

    For the central region, it stated that cloudy skies are expected with chances of light rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi and Benue states during the morning hours.

    “Later in the afternoon/evening hours, intermittent light rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kogi, and Kwara states.

    “There is a high possibility of flood occurring in parts of Niger, Kogi, and Benue states during the forecast period.”

    In the southern region, the agency said cloudy skies are expected over the region with chances of light rains over parts of Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states during the morning period. Later during the afternoon/evening period, light rains are expected over the region.

    It added that there is high possibility of flood occurring in parts of Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Cross River, and Ebonyi states during the forecast period.

  • NiMet predicts flood in Lagos, Kogi, Niger, five others this week

    NiMet predicts flood in Lagos, Kogi, Niger, five others this week

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted floods in eight States of the country between Thursday and Saturday this week.

    The States likely to experience flood, according to the agency, are: Niger, Kogi, Benue, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Cross River and Ebonyi.

    The weather outlook on Wednesday by the Agency reads: “On Thursday in northern region, there are prospects of thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa and Taraba states during the morning hours. 

    “During the afternoon to evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Jigawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Adamawa, Yobe and Borno states.

    “In the central region, cloudy skies are expected over the region during the morning hours, while thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over Nasarawa, Benue, Niger, Plateau and the Federal Capital Territory during the afternoon/evening period.

    “In southern region, cloudy skies are expected over the region with chances of light rains over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom states during the morning hours. 

    “Later in the afternoon/evening period, intermittent light rains are anticipated over parts of Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states”.

    On Friday, the Agency predicted thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Katsina, Kano, Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe, Borno, Jigawa, Kaduna, Gombe and Bauchi States during the morning hours. During the afternoon to evening hours, it stated that thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Borno, Kaduna, Yobe, Kano, Bauchi, Katsina and Kebbi States.

    For the central region, it noted that there are prospects of light rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Niger and Plateau states during the morning period. In the afternoon/evening hours, it anticipates light rains over parts of Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue and Kwara states.

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    In the southern region on Friday, it revealed that there would be intermittent light rains over the region during the morning hours and later during the afternoon/evening period, prospects of light rains over parts of Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Ekiti, Anambra, Ebonyi, Abia, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.

    On Saturday in northern region, NiMet stated: “Thunderstorms with moderate rains are anticipated over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Gombe, Borno, Yobe and Bauchi states during the morning hours. During the afternoon to evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna, Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Taraba, Zamfara, Sokoto and Bauchi states during the afternoon/evening period.

    For the central region, it stated that cloudy skies are expected with chances of light rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi and Benue states during the morning hours.

    “Later in the afternoon/evening hours, intermittent light rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kogi and Kwara states.
    “There is high possibility of flood occurring in parts of Niger, Kogi and Benue states during the forecast period.

    In the southern region, it stated that cloudy skies are expected over the region with chances of light rains over parts of Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states during the morning period. Later during the afternoon/evening period, light rains are expected over the region.
    It noted that there is high possibility of flood occurring in parts of Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Cross River and Ebonyi states during the forecast period.

  • NiMet warns Borno, Bauchi, Ebonyi, others of possible flooding

    NiMet warns Borno, Bauchi, Ebonyi, others of possible flooding

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has alerted residents of Maiduguri, Dutse, Katsina, Gombe, Bauchi, and Ebonyi States of a high likelihood of flooding in the next three days.

    In its weather outlook valid from Monday to Wednesday, the agency advised the affected states to activate emergency response measures to reduce the potential impact of the floods.

    The prediction reads, “On Monday, 18th August 2025, in the northern region, there are prospects of moderate rains over parts of Yobe, Borno, Gombe and Adamawa states during the morning hours. 

    During the afternoon to evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Zamfara, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Yobe, Borno, Adamawa, Kaduna, Bauchi, Gombe and Taraba States. 

    “There is high possibility of flood occurring in parts of Maiduguri, Dutse, Katsina, Gombe and Bauchi States during the forecast period. 

    “In the central region, there are prospects of light rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa and Niger state during the morning period. In the afternoon and evening hours, light intermittent rains are anticipated in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, Benue, Kwara and Kogi States. 

    “In the southern region; cloudy skies are expected over the region with chances of light rains over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom state during the morning period. Moderate rains are expected over parts of Enugu, Anambra, Edo, Abia, Imo, Ebonyi, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States during the afternoon and evening hours. 

    “There is high possibility of flood occurring over parts of Ebonyi state during the forecast period.”

    For Tuesday 19th August, 2025, the Agency predicted thunderstorms with moderate rains in the northern region especially over parts of Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi and Kaduna States during the forecast period.

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    In the central, it stated that there are prospects of light rains in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa and Plateau states during the morning period. In the afternoon and evening hours, it nkted that light intermittent rains are anticipated in parts of Niger, Plateau, Kwara, Nasarawa, Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory and Benue States. 

    In the southern region, the Agency stated that cloudy skies are expected over the region during the morning hours and later during the afternoon and evening period, light rains are expected in parts of Ogun, Osun, Ekiti, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Anambra, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom States. 

    On Wednesday 20th, cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are anticipated over the northern region. 

    In the central region, cloudy skies are also expected over the region during the morning period with chances of light rains over parts of Nasarawa, Benue and the Federal Capital Territory. In the afternoon and evening hours, light rains are anticipated in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa and Plateau States. 

    The southern region according to the agency are expected to experience cloudy skies during the morning period with chances of light rains over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom. 

    Later during the afternoon and evening period, it added that light rains are expected in parts of Ogun, Oyo, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Lagos States. 

  • NiMet predicts heavy downpour in Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Niger, others

    NiMet predicts heavy downpour in Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Niger, others

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted heavy rainfall in Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kebbi and Niger states on Friday.

    The Agency, in its high-impact-based forecast released on Thursday, also predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in parts of Jigawa, Bauchi, Yobe, and Kano States.

    The forecast reads, “On Friday 15th August (0000-2359hrs), heavy rainfall is expected in part of Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kebbi and Niger states.

    “Moderate to heavy Rainfall is expected in parts of Jigawa, Bauchi, Yobe, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi and Niger States.

    “Low to moderate rainfall is expected in most parts of the country. Low Rainfall with little or no risk of hydro-meteorological hazard is expected in parts of Adamawa, Borno, Yobe, Bayelsa, Delta, Lagos, Ogun and Oyo states”.

    On Saturday, the agency predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger and Kebbi states.

    It added that low to moderate rainfall is expected in parts of Yobe, Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, Bauchi, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Kebbi, Sokoto, Kaduna, Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Enugu, Kogi, Edo, Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, Ogun, Oyo, Kwara and Niger States. 

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    The forecast for Sunday shows moderate rainfall is expected in parts of Borno and Bauchi states while low to moderate rainfall is expected in parts of Kebbi, Niger, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kwara, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba, Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina and Kaduna states.

    The Agency added that low rainfall with little or no risk of hydro-meteorological hazard is expected over the rest of the country.

    The moderate to heavy rainfall is likely to be accompanied by flash flooding, riverine flooding, soil erosion, thunder and lightning, and strong winds.

    According to NiMet, the potential impact of the heavy to moderate rainfall to be experienced in some parts of the country includes displacements of people due to floods, outbreaks of water-borne diseases, and damage to infrastructures like roads and bridges.

  • NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms, rains from Thursday

    NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms, rains from Thursday

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Thursday to Saturday across the country.

    NiMet`s weather outlook released on Wednesday in Abuja envisaged prospects of morning thunderstorms on Thursday  with moderate rains over parts of Borno, Kebbi, Gombe, Bauchi, Yobe, Jigawa, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, Kano, Sokoto and Taraba States.

    “ Later during the afternoon to evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Borno, Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, Taraba and Adamawa States.

    “There is high possibility of flood occurring over parts of Zamfara, Sokoto, Gombe, Bauchi, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina and Taraba State during the forecast period.

    “ For central region, there are prospects of thunderstorms with intermittent rains over parts of Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory and Niger states during the morning period.

    “In the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Kwara and Kogi States.

    “There is high possibility of flood occurring over parts of Nasarawa and Benue state during the forecast period,“ it said.

    NiMet forecast cloudy skies over the southern region with prospects of light rains over parts of Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States during the morning period.

    According to Nimet, moderate rains are expected over parts of Oyo, Osun, Edo, Ondo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa States later in the day with high possibility of flood occurring over parts of Cross River state during the forecast period.

    NiMet predicted morning thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Taraba, Yobe, Borno, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, Sokoto and Zamfara States in the norther region on Friday.

    It anticipated thunderstorms with moderate rains over most part of the region during the afternoon or evening hours.

    According to , there is high possibility of flood occurring over parts of Zamfara, Katsina, Kano and Bauchi States during the forecast period.

    The agency anticipated prospects of thunderstorms on the central region with moderate rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Plateau, Benue, Kwara and Kogi States during the morning period.

    “In the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms with light rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Benue, Nasarawa, Plateau, Kogi and Kwara State.

    “ There is high possibility of flood occurring over parts of Benue, Niger, Kogi and the Federal Capital Territory during the forecast period, “ it said

    NiMet predicted cloudy skies over the southern region with prospects of light rains to affect parts of Oyo, Ogun, Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Imo, Ondo, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Cross River and Lagos States during the morning period.

    It forecast the rains to continue over part of Imo, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Lagos, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Cross Rivers and Bayelsa State later in the day.

    The agency predicted morning thunderstorms  on Saturday over the northern region with moderate rains over parts of Katsina, Kebbi, Kaduna, Borno, Jigawa, Yobe, Taraba and Sokoto States.

    The agency anticipated thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Katsina, Kebbi, Kaduna, Borno, Bauchi, Yobe, Taraba and Sokoto state later in the day.

    NiMet envisaged high possibility of flood to occur over parts of Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara states during the forecast period.

    “ For central region, light rains are anticipated over parts of Niger, Nasarawa, Plateau and Federal Capital Territory states during the morning hours.

    “In the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are anticipated over the entire region.

    “ For southern region, light rains are expected over parts of Ondo, Osun, Ebonyi and Cross River states in the morning period.

    ‘The rains are expected to continue over parts of Ondo, Osun, Ogun, Edo, Oyo, Ekiti, Ebonyi and Rivers State later in the day, “ it said.

    According to the agency, driving under heavy rain should be avoided. The states with possibility of flash flood should activate emergency response system immediately.

    “ To avoid leaching of nutrients, farmers should refrain from applying fertilizer and pesticides right before the rains. Ensure warm clothing for the vulnerable persons due to low night-time temperatures.

    “Ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collision. 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,“ NiMet advised.

    The agency urged the pubic to visit its website www.nimet.gov.ng for further information.

    (NAN)

  • Benue, Taraba, Adamawa prone to flooding in next three days – NiMet

    Benue, Taraba, Adamawa prone to flooding in next three days – NiMet

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned Adamawa, Taraba, and Benue States of the likelihood of experiencing flooding in the next three days.

    The agency attributed the likely flooding to persistent rainfall recorded in the states.

    It also noted that there is high possibility of flood occurring over parts of Bauchi and Kebbi states during the forecast period.

    The forecast, which is segmented into various regions, is contained in the latest NiMet’s weather outlook valid from Monday to Wednesday this week.

    It reads, “For the northern region; there are prospects of morning thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Yobe, Adamawa and Taraba states.

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    “Later during the afternoon to evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Borno, Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, Taraba and Adamawa states. Persistent rainfall recorded over Adamawa and Taraba states puts the states at high risk of flooding.

    “In the central region, there are prospects of light rains over parts of Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory and Niger states during the morning period. In the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Kwara and Kogi States. Persistent rainfall recorded over Benue state puts the state at high risk of flooding.”

    In the southern region, the agency stated that cloudy skies are expected with prospects of light rains over parts of Imo, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states during the morning period and later in the afternoon and evening period, moderate rains are expected over the entire region.

    On Tuesday in the northern region, NiMet predicted morning thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba, Adamawa, Katsina and Kaduna states.

    It also stated that thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over the entire region during the afternoon and evening hours.

    According to the forecast, there are prospects of light rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Plateau, Benue and Kogi states during the morning period.

    In the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms with light rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Benue, Nasarawa, Plateau and Kwara State.

    It noted that there is high possibility of flood occurring over parts of Bauchi state during the forecast period.

    “Cloudy skies are expected over the southern region with prospects of light rains to affect parts of Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Cross River and Bayelsa states during the morning period. Later in the afternoon/evening period, the rains are expected to continue over most parts of the region.”

    On Wednesday, the agency forecasts morning thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Kano, Katsina, Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara states. Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over the entire region during the afternoon and evening hours.

    “There is high possibility of flood occurring over parts of Kebbi state during the forecast period.

    “For the central region, light rains are anticipated over parts of Niger, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory state during the morning hours. In the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms with light rains are anticipated over the entire region.

    “For the southern region, light rains are expected over parts of River, Edo, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Delta and Bayelsa states in the morning period. The rains are expected to continue over the entire region during the afternoon and evening period.”

    The agency advised farmers to refrain from applying fertilizer and pesticides right before the rains.