NiMet Warns As It Forecasts Nationwide Rain, Flash Fl0ods From Monday To Wednesday

NiMet Warns As It Forecasts Nationwide Rain, Flash Floods From Monday To Wednesday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast rainy and thundery weather conditions across the country from Monday through Wednesday, warning of potential flash floods in several states.

In its weather outlook released in Abuja, NiMet predicted morning thunderstorms with moderate rainfall on Monday, 28 July across parts of Jigawa, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Yobe, and Katsina States in the northern region. The rest of the region is expected to experience sunny conditions with patches of cloud.
By afternoon and evening, thunderstorms and moderate rains are expected over Jigawa, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Yobe, Katsina, Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba States. The agency warned of possible flash floods in Bauchi, Jigawa, Katsina, Kaduna, and Kano States during this period.

In the central region, cloudy skies are expected in the morning, with light to moderate rainfall likely in parts of Niger, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Plateau, and Nasarawa. Rainfall is forecast to continue into the afternoon and evening in Plateau, Nasarawa, FCT, Kogi, Benue, and Niger States, with a high risk of flash flooding particularly in Plateau State.