The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms across various regions of the country from Thursday through Saturday, with a high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities.
In its weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja, NiMet predicted thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, and Kaduna States during Wednesday morning, with more storms expected in Bauchi, Katsina, Yobe, and Borno later in the day.
In the North Central region, thunderstorms are expected over the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Niger, Nasarawa, and Benue in the morning, extending to Kogi, Kwara, and Plateau States later in the day. The southern region is forecasted to experience storms in Ondo, Ebonyi, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom.
The same weather pattern is projected for Thursday and Friday, with storms continuing across the northern, central, and southern regions, including Kaduna, Katsina, Kwara, and Ogun States. Patches of clouds with sunshine are expected in parts of the North by Friday afternoon.
NiMet warned of potential urban flooding due to heavy downpours and advised residents in flood-prone areas to take precautions. The agency also urged airline operators to stay updated with weather reports to ensure safe flight operations.
