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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thundery and rainy weather activities from Saturday to Monday across Nigeria.

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja envisaged early morning thunderstorms on Saturday over parts of Taraba, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Adamawa states in the northern region.

According to it, thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of Kebbi, Taraba, Zamfara, Borno, Kaduna, Sokoto, Gombe, and Bauchi states later in the day.

“In the North-Central region, early morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Benue, Plateau, Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, and Nasarawa States.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Kwara, Kogi, and Plateau states.

“In the Southern region, cloudy atmosphere is expected with chances of morning rains over parts of Enugu, Ebonyi, Cross River, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Bayelsa States,” it said.

NiMet predicted isolated thunderstorms with rains over parts of Imo, Enugu, Abia, Ebonyi, Anambra, Ondo, Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Rivers State later in the day.

The agency anticipated prospects of morning thunderstorms on Sunday over parts of Kaduna, Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba States in the northern region.

It envisaged thunderstorms with rain over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Kebbi, Kaduna, Zamfara, Gombe, and Bauchi States later in the day.

NiMet anticipated patches of clouds with sunshine intervals with prospects of early morning thunderstorms likely to affect parts of Kogi, Kwara, Plateau, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory in the North-Central region.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Benue, and Plateau states.

“In the Southern region, morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River States.

“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over most parts of Imo, Enugu, Abia, Ebonyi, Anambra, Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, Ekiti, Edo, Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers State,” it said.

The agency envisaged morning thunderstorms over parts of Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba States in the Northern region on Monday.


NiMet predicted thunderstorms with rains over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Zamfara, Gombe, Kaduna, and Bauchi States later in the day.

In the North-Central region, the agency forecast patches of clouds with sunshine intervals are expected with prospects of thunderstorms with rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, and Niger States.

According to NiMet, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kwara, Plateau, Nasarawa, Niger, Benue, and Kogi States in the afternoon or evening hours.

“In the Southern region, cloudy atmosphere is expected with chances of morning rains over parts of Ogun, Edo, Ondo, Ogun, Delta, and Bayelsa States.

“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over most parts of the region,” it said.

According to it, the public should take adequate precautions as strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.

NiMet urged the public to ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collision and avoid driving under heavy rain.

“Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets. Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees.

“Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website, www.nimet.gov.ng,” it said.

NAN

Source: https://punchng.com/NiMet-predicts-three-day-thunderstorms-rain-from-Saturday

Been raining cats and dogs here since morning

For the first time, Lagos no follow

This is fantabulos

Hmmm. This is very welcome. The rains have been sparse in areas like Adamawa, Benue, plateau etc. This incoming rains will help bolster agric activity

This early morning rain over at my side now makes sense. Fingers crossed!

Nice, I will check this out later. Let's see how it goes.

This is currently playing out in Lagos
Not being at work this time is the best you can ever have, but the thunder lighting is scaring.

💯 heavy rain since morning inside lagos,I wish the weather will remain like this....the heat is much

It's already looking like it in Ogun state
🙆🥺

good one from NIMET it has been raining here in lagos since morning with thunder as it is been predicted kundus to them, lol

It's happening here in Lagos already. This rain is not stopping today.

E Don fall for for ekiti very early today.

olaposer:
good one from NIMET it has been raining here in lagos since morning with thunder as it is been predicted kundus to them, lol

They are right for the first time. Kudus fun NIMET

Someone cannot type noted again cos it is now compulsory to type lengthy posts. Nairaland is losing it gradually. Not like typing lengthy posts will stop the tribal war here.

Our government is making raining season to look like a natural disaster!

If its the Europe that is running istration here, raining season problems will be a thing of the past!

netzro:
For the first time, Lagos no follow

This is fantabulos

Read carefully please
You will be shocked am sure
🙏🙏🙏

Noted.
So, this rain will fall three day?

Raining heavily in Lagos so far


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It rains in the morning at Edo State and still cloudy without sun as of now

It’s raining like this..

Started since overnight..

Ha ahn!

netzro:
For the first time, Lagos no follow

This is fantabulos

says who,lagos is having a fiiled day already.see heavy rain

This is a nation wide rain and thunderstorm

Little wonder, I've been trapped indoors since morning.

It has been raining here since morning (Uyo)
I pray it doesn't cause damages in any part of the country.

At least, the impending hunger hovering over the country will reduce a bit. It is almost looking like it won't rain again

Thanks for the heads up , make I control this new barney when I catch, 3 days steady knack loading

netzro:
For the first time, Lagos no follow

This is fantabulos

Dey play

It’s been raining since 3am till this very moment

I get meeting 2moro o , make this rain ☔ no spoil my gathering, I don cook plenty o

The rain today no be hear having slight shock from the walls of house, water don touch some wires

as far as Aso Rock and bandits camp is not included, the prediction is incorrect.