Nigerians should expect three-day thunderstorms, rains — NiMET

“There is a high possibility of flood occurring over parts of Plateau, Nasarawa and Niger States during the forecast period.”

NiMet saw cloudy skies over the southern region with prospects of intermittent light rains to parts of Ebonyi, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states during the morning period.

It predicted moderate rains over parts of Enugu, Edo, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Osun, Abia, Cross River, Rivers, Delta and Akwa Ibom states later in the day.

According to it, there is a high possibility of floods occurring over parts of Delta, Imo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states during the forecast period.

It added, “For Tuesday, morning thunderstorms with moderate rains are anticipated over parts of Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba,‎ Adamawa, Katsina and Kaduna States.

“Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Bauchi, Borno, Kano, Jigawa, Kaduna, Sokoto and Gombe states during the afternoon-evening hours.”

The agency predicted light rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Plateau, Benue and Kogi states in the central region during the morning period.

It said, “For Wednesday, morning thunderstorms with moderate rains are anticipated over parts of Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara states.

“Ensure warm clothing for vulnerable persons due to low night-time temperatures.

“Ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collisions.

“Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets.‎

“Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees.”

NiMet urged airline operators to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.