NiMet
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a nationwide weather alert forecasting three days of thunderstorms and rainfall across the country beginning Monday.
According to NiMet, northern states including Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Gombe, and Taraba will experience morning thunderstorms, while central states such as Niger, Kwara, the FCT, Kogi, Benue, Nasarawa, and Plateau will record cloudy conditions with thunderstorms expected later in the day. Southern states including Oyo, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Cross River are also likely to experience afternoon and evening thunderstorms.
The agency warned of possible flooding in Benue, Taraba, and Cross River states, advising residents in vulnerable communities to exercise caution.
It urged the public to secure loose outdoor items, disconnect electrical appliances during storms, avoid sheltering under trees, and refrain from driving through flooded areas. NiMet further called on airline operators to adhere strictly to airport-specific weather advisories for safe flight operations.
NiMet emphasized the need for preparedness as heavy rainfall and thunderstorms persist, urging Nigerians to remain alert and take preventive measures to minimize risks to lives and property.
