THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms and varying levels of rainfall across several parts of Nigeria on Wednesday, August 12, with residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas advised to remain alert to possible localised flooding.
According to NiMet’s Daily Weather Outlook shared on its X, patches of clouds were expected across the northern states in the morning, with thunderstorms, accompanied by moderate rainfall, over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna and Kano states.
By the afternoon and evening, thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are expected over parts of Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Yobe, Bauchi, Borno, Adamawa and Taraba states.
In the Middle Belt, the agency forecasted cloud patches across the North Central region in the morning, with thunderstorms and light rainfall expected over parts of Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
It expected thunderstorms, accompanied by moderate rainfall, across most parts of the region during the afternoon and evening.
For the southern states, NiMet forecasted cloudy skies in the morning, with chances of light rainfall, over parts of Ondo State, as well as the South-South and Southeast regions.
During the afternoon and evening, moderate to heavy rainfall was expected over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom states, while light to moderate rainfall is anticipated across the remaining parts of the Southern region.
NiMet warned that strong winds, lightning and reduced visibility may accompany thunderstorms, advising residents to take necessary safety precautions, adding: “Motorists should exercise caution during rainfall and avoid driving through flooded roads or areas with rapidly flowing water.”
It further advised airline operators to obtain updated weather information and advisories from it for effective planning and safe operations.
