The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast rainy and thundery weather conditions across the country from Monday to Wednesday.
In its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, the agency said isolated thunderstorms with light rains are expected on Monday morning over parts of Adamawa and Taraba in the northern region, spreading later in the day to Kaduna, Gombe, Kebbi, Zamfara, Bauchi, Southern Borno and Adamawa.
“For the central region, a cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals is expected over the region. There are prospects of thunderstorms with light rain over parts of Nasarawa, Federal Capital Territory, Niger and Nasarawa State during the morning hours. Isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of the region during the afternoon and evening period,” it said.
In the South, NiMet projected cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine and isolated thunderstorms over Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Lagos, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom in the morning, with moderate rains likely later in the day.
It also warned of possible flash floods in Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom and Rivers States.
“During the afternoon and evening period, isolated thunderstorms with light rains are expected over most parts of the region,” NiMet added, urging residents to take precaution.
The agency advised farmers to avoid applying fertiliser and pesticides immediately before rainfall and urged the public to fasten loose objects, disconnect electrical appliances, and stay away from tall trees during thunderstorms.
“Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,” it said.
NiMet further urged residents to stay updated by visiting its website: www.nimet.gov.ng.
