The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting thunderstorms and rain across various parts of the country from Saturday to Monday.
According to the agency, the weather outlook indicates early morning thunderstorms on Saturday in certain northern states, including Taraba, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Adamawa.
In the North-Central region, NiMet expects early morning thunderstorms over parts of Benue, Plateau, Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, and Nasarawa states. The agency also predicts thunderstorms with rain in the afternoon or evening hours in several states, including the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Kwara, Kogi, and Plateau.
In the southern region, a cloudy atmosphere is expected with chances of morning rains over parts of Enugu, Ebonyi, Cross River, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Bayelsa states. Isolated thunderstorms with rain are anticipated in the afternoon or evening hours in several southern states.
The forecast for Sunday and Monday indicates similar weather patterns, with thunderstorms and rain expected in various parts of the country. NiMet advises the public to take necessary precautions, such as securing loose objects and avoiding driving under heavy rain. The agency also urges residents to stay informed through weather updates and visit their website for more information.
NiMet advises the public to secure loose objects to avoid collision, avoid driving under heavy rain, disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets, and stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees.
Airline operators are also advised to get airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for effective planning and to stay informed through weather updates. Residents are encouraged to visit NiMet’s website ((link unavailable)) for more information and stay tuned to weather updates.
