NiMet forecasts heavy rains across Nigeria, issues alert
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across dozens of states on Thursday, September 25. The warning covers Kano, Abuja, and 16 other states.
In its outlook released on September 24, NiMet predicted isolated thunderstorms coupled with light rain in the morning across parts of Taraba, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Gombe, and Adamawa states.
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Later in the day, the agency anticipates more intense activity, including thunderstorms with moderate rainfall in Jigawa, Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Adamawa, and Taraba.
In central Nigeria, skies are expected to be generally cloudy, with breaks of sunshine during the day.
NiMet also foresees isolated thunderstorms and moderate rain over Benue, Plateau, Niger, Kwara, Kogi, and Abuja in the evening hours.
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Across the southern region, morning weather will be cloudy with occasional light showers in places such as Cross River. As the day advances, thunderstorms of moderate strength are expected across much of the south.
The agency warned that the predicted storms could temporarily disrupt outdoor activities. Motorists, in particular, are urged to exercise caution as visibility may be reduced and roads slick during rainfall.
Residents in flood-prone areas were also advised to take appropriate precautionary measures ahead of the expected downpours.
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