The Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMet) has warned residents of Kaduna, Niger, Bauchi, Plateau, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory to expect heavy rainfall between Tuesday, August 30th, 2022, to Thursday, September 1st, 2022.
The agency, in its recent impact-based weather forecast also said that moderate to heavy rainfall is expected In Ogun, Kwara, and Oyo among other states. The report however warned that there are chances of flash flooding of roads, low-lying settlements and river channels.
The agency explained that moderate and heavy rainfall is expected to be accompanied by strong winds, especially over the Northern and Central states.
Part of the report read: “During the forecast period (the next 96hours), heavy rainfall is expected over parts of Kaduna, Niger, Bauchi, Plateau, the FCT and Nasarawa State on Thursday, 1st September 2022.
“Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected over Kwara, Oyo, Kogi, Ogun, Ekiti, Ondo, Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara, Kebbi, Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, Gombe, Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, Enugu, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Rivers, Edo and Delta State,” the report read.
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It explained that low to moderate rainfall is expected over places in states such as Yobe, and Borno, among others while light or no rains are expected over the rest of the country.
The agency warned Nigerians against standing under trees, and unsecured structures, as well as switching off electrical appliances during rainfall.
“The public is advised to avoid low-lying terrains, not to drive through running water, clear waterways of debris, avoid standing under trees and unsecured structures during the rain, and switch off electrical appliances,” it said.
“As a result of the heavy rains expected over parts of central cities and the moderate rainfall expected over the Southeastern parts of the country for two consecutive days, there are chances of flash flooding of roads, low-lying settlements and river channels.” it further stated.
The agency said that the moderate and heavy rainfall events are expected to be accompanied by strong winds especially over the northern and central states during the forecast period.
“The public is advised to avoid low-lying terrains, not to drive through running water, clear waterways of debris, and avoid standing under trees and unsecured structures during the rain”.
Story was adapted from Leadership.
