NiMet Predicts Thunderstorms, Flash Floods Across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread rain and thunderstorms across various parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday, cautioning residents about the possibility of flash floods in some locations.
In its weather outlook released Sunday in Abuja, NiMet said thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are expected Monday morning in parts of Jigawa, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Yobe, and Katsina States in the northern region.
It added that other parts of the North will remain mostly sunny with cloudy intervals, while more thunderstorms and moderate rains are anticipated in the afternoon and evening over Jigawa, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Yobe, Katsina, Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba States.
The agency warned of likely flash floods in parts of Bauchi, Jigawa, Katsina, Kaduna, and Kano during the forecast period.
In the central region, cloudy skies are forecast in the morning, with light to moderate rain expected over Niger, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Plateau, and Nasarawa States. These areas, along with Kogi, are also likely to experience rainfall later in the day. A high risk of flash flooding is noted in parts of Plateau State.
For the southern region, cloudy conditions are predicted in the morning, followed by light to moderate rainfall later in the day over Ondo, Imo, Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.
**Tuesday’s Outlook**
On Tuesday, NiMet projects sunny conditions with patches of clouds over the North. Morning thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected in Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe, Kaduna, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Katsina, and Kano. By afternoon and evening, storms are likely in Adamawa, Taraba, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, and Kebbi.
The central region will likely experience light to moderate rainfall in the morning over Niger, Benue, FCT, Kogi, Plateau, and Nasarawa, with moderate rain expected later across Plateau, Niger, FCT, Kwara, Kogi, and Nasarawa.
In the South, morning clouds may bring rain to Akwa Ibom and Cross River, followed by moderate rainfall in Abia, Delta, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa States by afternoon and evening.
**Wednesday’s Forecast**
By Wednesday, northern states are expected to see mostly sunny skies with intermittent clouds. Morning thunderstorms with moderate rain are forecast for Kaduna, Kebbi, Taraba, Sokoto, Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina. More storms are predicted in the afternoon and evening in Borno, Jigawa, Kaduna, Taraba, Adamawa, Bauchi, Yobe, Gombe, Zamfara, and Kebbi States.
Central states including Plateau, Niger, FCT, and Nasarawa could see morning thunderstorms and rain, followed by moderate rainfall in the afternoon and evening across FCT, Plateau, Niger, Benue, and Nasarawa.
In the South, morning showers are expected in Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Cross River States, with cloudy skies elsewhere. Moderate to heavy rainfall is anticipated later in the day across Ebonyi, Abia, Enugu, Imo, Anambra, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.
**Public Advisory**
NiMet urged residents in flood-prone areas to remain alert and activate emergency preparedness plans. The agency also advised motorists to avoid driving during heavy rainfall, secure loose objects, dress warmly due to cooler night temperatures, and stay indoors during storms.
“Unplug electrical appliances during thunderstorms and avoid sheltering under tall trees,” the agency warned.
Airline operators were also encouraged to obtain location-specific weather briefings from NiMet offices to ensure safe flight planning.
The public is urged to stay informed by checking regular weather updates on NiMet’s website: [www.nimet.gov.ng](http://www.nimet.gov.ng).
7/28/2025, 7:26:49 AM
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