The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast three days of cloudiness and thunderstorms across the country beginning Wednesday, with varying intensities of rainfall expected in the northern, North-Central and southern regions.
According to the weather outlook, partly cloudy skies are expected over much of the northern region during the morning hours, with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains in parts of Kaduna, Taraba and neighbouring states. As the day progresses, thunderstorms and moderate rainfall are expected to spread across several northern states.
For the North-Central region, NiMet predicted thunderstorms and rainfall over parts of Plateau, Benue, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi and the Federal Capital Territory, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours. Residents in low-lying areas have been advised to remain alert to the possibility of localized flooding.
The agency also forecast a predominantly cloudy atmosphere over the southern region, with intermittent rainfall expected in states including Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Ogun, Rivers and Bayelsa. Moderate rains and thunderstorms are likely to become more widespread later in the day and continue through the forecast period.
NiMet advised the public to stay updated with official weather information and take necessary precautions, especially during thunderstorms. The agency also urged airline operators, farmers and emergency management authorities to make use of its weather forecasts in planning their activities to minimize weather-related risks.
