The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a three-day period of rainfall and thunderstorms across various parts of the country beginning today, Monday, July 7.
According to the agency, the weather conditions are expected to intensify from Monday through Wednesday, with cloud cover, rainfall, and thunderstorm activity spreading across northern, central, and southern regions.
On Monday, cloudy skies will dominate the northern and central areas with intermittent rain and thunderstorms expected in states including Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, and Plateau. Southern states such as Lagos, Ondo, Edo, Bayelsa, and Rivers will also experience rain showers during the day and into the evening.
By Tuesday, more persistent rain and thunderstorms are predicted. Morning thunderstorms are likely in parts of Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Adamawa, and Taraba. Intermittent rainfall is also expected across the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Benue, and southern cities such as Enugu, Imo, Abia, and Cross River.
The forecast indicates that Wednesday will bring a continuation of the wet conditions. Morning rain is expected in parts of Kwara, Niger, and Kogi, while areas in the south including Ogun, Oyo, Anambra, and Akwa Ibom will remain under cloudy skies with occasional rainfall.
NiMet has advised residents to take necessary precautions, warning of strong winds that may accompany thunderstorms. The agency urged the public to avoid taking shelter under trees, secure outdoor items that could be blown away, and ensure drainage systems are cleared to prevent flooding.
The agency also called on airline operators to obtain detailed weather reports for effective planning and flight safety, stressing that the forecast is based on current weather patterns and may be subject to change.
NiMet assured the public that it will continue to monitor weather conditions closely and provide updates as necessary.
