The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast cloudy skies, thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rains across the country from Monday to Wednesday.
NiMet disclosed this in its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, advising residents to take precautions during thunderstorms.
For the northern region, the agency forecast thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Adamawa, Kebbi and Taraba on Monday morning.
It predicted thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over most parts of the region later in the day.
For the North-Central region, NiMet forecast thunderstorms with light rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Plateau and Benue.
Other areas include Kogi, Nasarawa and Kwara states, particularly during Monday morning.
NiMet said thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains were expected over most parts of the North-Central region during the afternoon or evening.
For the southern region, NiMet forecast cloudy skies, with prospects of light rains over parts of Ebonyi, Edo and Delta states.
Other affected states include Abia, Cross River, Ondo, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Bayelsa, particularly during the morning hours.
The agency predicted light rains over parts of the South-East, South-South and South-West later on Monday.
For Tuesday, NiMet forecast patches of clouds over the northern region, with chances of thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Adamawa, Sokoto and Kebbi.
Taraba was also expected to experience thunderstorms accompanied by light rains during the morning hours.
The agency predicted thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi states later on Tuesday.
It forecast cloudy skies across the North-Central region during the morning, followed by thunderstorms with moderate rains later in the day.
NiMet anticipated cloudy skies across the southern region on Tuesday, with prospects of light morning rains over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom.
The agency, however, forecast light rains over most parts of the southern region later in the day.
For Wednesday, NiMet envisaged partly cloudy skies across the northern region, with chances of morning thunderstorms over several states.
The affected states include Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara.
The agency predicted thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rains over parts of Borno, Yobe, Jigawa and Adamawa later on Wednesday.
Taraba, Bauchi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina and Gombe were also expected to experience heavy rains.
For the North-Central region, NiMet forecast cloudy skies during the morning hours, followed by thunderstorms with heavy rains later in the day.
It also forecast cloudy skies across the southern region, with chances of morning light rains over parts of Imo, Abia, Rivers and Cross River.
Akwa Ibom was also expected to experience light morning rains, while most parts of the southern region could record heavy rains later.
NiMet warned that strong winds could precede thunderstorms and urged residents to fasten loose objects to prevent accidents.
The agency advised motorists to avoid driving during heavy rainfall and urged residents to disconnect electrical appliances during thunderstorms.
It also advised residents to stay away from tall trees to avoid injuries from falling branches or broken trees.
“Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,” it said.
NiMet urged residents to remain informed through regular weather updates and take appropriate precautions during periods of severe weather.
