The Nigerian Meteorological Company (NiMet) has predicted wet and thundery climate situations throughout Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday.
NiMet’s climate outlook launched on Sunday in Abuja envisaged thunderstorms with average rainfall over elements of Jigawa, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Yobe, and Katsina within the northern states on Monday morning.
The company predicted rains in Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba later within the day.
“Flash floods are attainable in Bauchi, Jigawa, Katsina, Kaduna, and Kano States throughout this era.
“Central states like Niger, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Plateau, and Nasarawa will see morning cloudiness and light-weight to average rainfall, with a excessive threat of flooding in elements of Plateau.
“Within the South, gentle to average rains will have an effect on Ondo, Imo, Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom,” it mentioned.
NiMet envisaged sunny skies with patchy clouds on Tuesday within the North, with thunderstorms and rain persisting in elements of Adamawa, Taraba, and neighbouring states.
“Central and southern areas will proceed experiencing average rainfall.
“On Wednesday, sunshine with thunderstorms is predicted over northern states within the morning, whereas cloudy skies and average rain are anticipated over the central area.
“Southern states, together with Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Cross River, will expertise morning showers and average to heavy rains later within the day,” it mentioned.
The company cautioned residents in flood-prone areas to activate emergency responses, keep away from driving throughout heavy rains, safe free objects, and take precautions in opposition to robust winds and low nighttime temperatures.
NiMet urged the general public to disconnect electrical home equipment throughout storms and keep away from shelter below tall bushes.
Airline operators are suggested to acquire airport-specific climate reviews for secure planning. Residents can go to www.nimet.gov.ng for climate updates. (NAN)
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