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NiMet Predicts 3 Days Of Rain, Thunderstorms In Nigeria

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NiMet Predicts 3 Days Of Rain, Thunderstorms In Nigeria

Authorities have called upon risk and disaster managers, as well as agencies and individuals, to take a proactive stance in preventing the loss of lives

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted that there will be three consecutive days of cloudiness, rainfall, and thunderstorms across the country, from Saturday to Monday.

NiMet has indicated that Saturday, August 12, will bring cloudy skies. The northern region can expect intermittent periods of sunshine, while there is a possibility of early morning thunderstorms in states like Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba.

Later on Saturday, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over certain areas, including parts of Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi, and Gombe.

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The agency’s forecast indicates a cloudy atmosphere across the north-central region, with the possibility of rain and thunderstorms in the morning hours over sections of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara.

Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the inland states of the South and its coastal states in the morning with chances of intermittent rains over parts of Ogun, Oyo, Lagos, Enugu, Imo, Anambra, Abia, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Rivers and Ebonyi states.

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NiMet’s forecast further includes intermittent rains over various regions, such as Lagos, Ekiti, Edo, Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, and Delta. In contrast, the northern region can expect periods of sunshine, accompanied by the possibility of morning thunderstorms in portions of Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara. Additionally, thunderstorms are anticipated in parts of Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Adamawa.

Airline operators have received a recommendation to make use of weather reports and regular alerts provided by NiMet for efficient planning of their operations. On the other hand, Nigerians are advised to be vigilant regarding moderate to heavy rainfall, as it has the potential to trigger flash floods.

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Authorities have called upon risk and disaster managers, as well as agencies and individuals, to take a proactive stance in preventing the loss of lives and property throughout the rainy season.

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