The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released a three-day weather forecast warning of widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across the northern, central, and southern regions of the country.
In its statement issued on Sunday, NiMet advised Nigerians to brace up for weather disturbances expected from Monday through Wednesday, with varying rainfall intensity and isolated thunderstorms anticipated.
Morning: Early rains are expected in Taraba, Adamawa, Kebbi, Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Sokoto, and Kaduna.
Afternoon/Evening: Thunderstorms and additional showers are likely in Adamawa, Taraba, Kebbi, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Yobe.
Central region: Morning cloudy skies may give way to light rains in Niger, with thunderstorms later in Plateau, Nasarawa, Abuja, Kogi, Benue, and parts of Niger.
Southern states: Cloudy conditions are expected to start the day, followed by light rainfall over Imo, Abia, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom later.
North: Morning sunshine with patches of clouds, but rain will follow in Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, and Kaduna.
Central region: Rain likely in the morning in Plateau, Benue, and Nasarawa, with additional rainfall in Abuja, Niger, and Plateau later in the day.
South: Rainfall is expected in the afternoon and evening across Ondo, Imo, Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Edo, Rivers, Cross River, Delta, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa.
Morning rains likely in Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Sokoto, and Taraba, with more rainfall expected in Yobe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Bauchi, Borno, and Kebbi by afternoon/evening.
Central states such as Abuja, Plateau, Niger, and Kwara are forecast to experience moderate rainfall later in the day.
South: Light showers in the morning across Enugu, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom, with heavier downpours expected later in Ebonyi, Abia, Edo, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.
NiMet warns of strong winds likely to precede rainfall and urges the public to take precautionary measures. Citizens are advised to:
Secure loose outdoor objects.
Avoid driving during heavy rain.
Unplug electrical appliances during thunderstorms.
Stay away from tall trees and unstable structures.
Airline operators and travelers are particularly encouraged to consult real-time weather updates before setting out on any journey.
