The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms and rains across the country from Friday to Sunday.
According to NiMet’s weather outlook, thunderstorms are expected on Friday over parts of Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, Taraba, Jigawa, Gombe, and Bauchi States during the morning hours.
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“Thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kwara, Nasarawa, and Plateau States within the morning hours,” the agency said. “In the afternoon/evening periods, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi, and Benue States.”
The agency also predicted morning rains over parts of Abia, Imo, Oyo, Edo, Delta, and Akwa Ibom States. “Later in the day, rains are expected over parts of Enugu, Anambra, Ekiti, Ondo, Oyo, Osun, Edo, Delta, Lagos, Cross River, Rivers, and Bayelsa States,” it said.
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NiMet also predicted thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, and Taraba States on Saturday. The agency advised residents in major cities to take adequate precautions due to the high likelihood of flood and strong winds.
“Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities,” NiMet said. “Public and airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.”
