The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Tuesday to Thursday.
In its weather outlook released on Monday, NiMet predicted thunderstorms during the morning hours over parts of Bauchi, Kebbi, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, Adamawa, and Kaduna states on Tuesday.
The agency said thunderstorms are expected in the morning hours over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, and Kaduna states on Wednesday.
“In the north-central region, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kogi, Benue, Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, and Niger states during the morning hours,” the forecast reads.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Benue, and Nasarawa states.
“In the southern region, there are prospects of moderate rains over parts of Ebonyi, Imo, Enugu, Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers, and Bayelsa states during the morning hours.
“In the north-central region, there are prospects of thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Niger, and Kwara states during the morning hours.
“While in the afternoon into evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Nasarawa, Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, and Niger states.
“In the southern region, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Edo, Cross River, Delta, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa states during the morning hours.
“Progressing into the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms are envisaged over the entire region.”
NiMet said it anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Taraba, and Adamawa states in Thursday`s morning period.
It added that there would be thunderstorms over parts of Borno, Bauchi, Kaduna, Taraba, and Adamawa states later in the day, while parts of Nasarawa and the FCT would also experience rainstorms.
“In the southern region, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Osun, Edo, Ondo, Ekiti, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, and Bayelsa states in the morning hours,” the agency said.
NiMet urged residents to avoid flood-prone areas due to the high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities.
It advised the public to take adequate precautions as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.
“Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities. Public and airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,” NiMet said.
“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet.”