NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms, moderate rains across Nigeria

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast cloudy skies, thunderstorms and moderate rains across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday.

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In its weather outlook released in Abuja on Sunday, the agency predicted patches of clouds over the northern region throughout Monday morning.

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It forecast thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains across most parts of the region later in the day.

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NiMet said cloudy conditions would prevail over the North-Central region on Monday morning, with isolated thunderstorms and moderate rains expected later.

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It listed the affected areas as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, Niger and Plateau states.

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“Cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the entire North-Central region in the morning hours.

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“Isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of FCT, Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, Niger and Plateau States later in the day,” the agency said.

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For the southern region, NiMet predicted cloudy skies with chances of light rains over parts of Ebonyi, Enugu, Cross River and Akwa Ibom.

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It added that intermittent moderate rains were expected over most parts of the region later on Monday.

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For Tuesday, the agency forecast patches of clouds over the northern region, with morning thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Borno, Gombe, Bauchi, Yobe, Taraba and Adamawa.

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It envisaged thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over most parts of the region later in the day.

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NiMet also predicted cloudy conditions over the North-Central region, with prospects of morning thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Benue, Kogi, Plateau and Nasarawa.

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It forecast isolated thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains across the entire region later in the day.

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For the South, NiMet anticipated cloudy conditions and light rains over parts of Ebonyi, Cross River, Rivers and Akwa Ibom.

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“By the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Ekiti, Osun, Ogun and Ondo states.

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“Others are Oyo, Edo, Enugu, Abia, Ebonyi, Imo, Anambra, Lagos, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Rivers states,” it said.

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On Wednesday, NiMet predicted patches of clouds over the northern region, with morning thunderstorms and moderate rains over parts of Taraba, Borno, Adamawa, Bauchi and Gombe.

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It forecast thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over most parts of the region later in the day.

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The agency predicted cloudy skies over the North-Central region, with prospects of thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Nasarawa and Plateau.

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“By the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of the region,” it said.

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For the southern region, NiMet anticipated cloudy conditions with chances of intermittent light rains over parts of the South-East and coastal areas.

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“By the afternoon and evening hours, intermittent moderate rains are expected over the entire region,” the agency said.

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NiMet warned that strong winds might precede thunderstorms in affected areas.

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It advised residents to fasten loose objects and take precautions against possible damage from strong winds.

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The agency advised the public to avoid driving under heavy rain and disconnect electrical appliances from sockets during thunderstorms.

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It urged residents to stay away from tall trees to avoid injuries from falling branches or broken trees.

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NiMet advised airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports and flight documentation for effective operational planning.

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It also urged residents to remain informed through regular weather updates from the agency. (NAN)

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