The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a period of thunderstorms and rainfall across several parts of Nigeria from Sunday, June 8, to Tuesday, June 11.
In a weather outlook issued on Saturday, NiMet noted that wet weather is expected in several areas, including the north, north-central, and south regions.
The agency warned that Sunday may begin with gloomy skies in several places, it noted that the weather is likely to shift as the day goes on.
“In the afternoon/evening hours, there are prospects of thunderstorms with rains over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Kaduna, Jigawa, Borno, Gombe, and Bauchi,” the outlook reads.
NiMEt said similar weather conditions are expected in the north-central zone, with gloomy mornings in places like the federal capital territory (FCT) and in states like Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Benue, and Plateau, giving way to rain and thunderstorms later in the day.
In the south, NiMet predicts a rather calm morning with cloudy skies that will eventually give way to rain in many states around the area.
“Rain showers are anticipated over parts of Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Edo, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Anambra, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, Delta, and Bayelsa States,” the agency said.
The weather trend is predicted to continue on Tuesday, with intermittent thunderstorms and moderate early rainfall anticipated in places like Zamfara and Kaduna.
As the weather continues to be uncertain, NiMet emphasised the need for public vigilance and urged Nigerians to take preventive action in advance.
“Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets. Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees,” it added.
It further advised motorists to avoid driving during heavy downpours and to secure loose outdoor items that may be displaced by strong winds.
