The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released a fresh weather outlook indicating significant rainfall activity across both northern and southern regions of the country from Monday through Wednesday.
In the north, NiMet said thunderstorms are expected Monday morning across several states including Taraba, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Borno, Kebbi, and Kaduna.
By afternoon into the evening and night, isolated thunderstorms and rains are forecast to affect Adamawa, Taraba, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Kebbi, Gombe, Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, and Kaduna states.
On Tuesday, the morning will start off with sunny skies and patches of clouds, but thunderstorms and moderate rainfall are expected to develop later in the day across the entire northern region.
By Wednesday, the agency predicts morning thunderstorms in parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Kaduna, and Taraba, with more widespread storms expected later in the day.
In the southern part of the country, NiMet projects cloudy conditions Monday morning across states like Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Anambra, Enugu, Lagos, Ogun, and Ondo. Others include Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers.
From afternoon onward, moderate rainfall is anticipated across most of the southern states including Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Imo, Ebonyi, Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.
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Tuesday’s forecast shows the possibility of early morning rain in Abia, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, and Bayelsa, while moderate showers are expected across the entire region later in the day.
NiMet noted that Wednesday will mirror this pattern, beginning with cloudy skies in Delta, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Cross River, and Bayelsa, followed by moderate to heavy rainfall in the afternoon and evening hours.
The weather agency urged Nigerians, particularly those in storm-prone areas, to take precautions during this period.
It warned that strong winds may precede rainfalls, posing risks such as falling trees and structural damage.
NiMet also advised the public to stay away from tall or weak trees and unsecured structures to minimize potential hazards during stormy conditions.