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  • NiMet cautions Nigerians, forecasts 3 days of thunderstorm

    NiMet cautions Nigerians, forecasts 3 days of thunderstorm

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted three days of cloudiness and thunderstorm from Friday to Sunday.

    NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Thursday in Abuja, predicted cloudy skies over the northern region in the morning hours with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe and Yobe states.

    According to NiMet, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Zamfara, Bauchi, Gombe, Kebbi, Borno, Kaduna, Katsina and Kano states.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the North central region with chances of morning thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Niger and Kogi states.

    “Further into the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Plateau, Benue, Kwara and Kogi states.

    “Cloudy morning is envisaged for inland states of South and Coast with prospects of thunderstorms and rains over parts of Imo, Abia, Enugu, Anambra, Ondo, Edo, Ogun, Lagos, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers states,” he said.

    The agency anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Ondo, Edo, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states later in the day.

    According to NiMet, Sunny skies with few patches of clouds are anticipated over the northern region in the Saturday’s morning hours.

    It forecast chances of thunderstorms over parts of Gombe, Yobe and Jigawa states.

    The agency envisages thunderstorms over parts of Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Gombe and Bauchi states later in the day.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the North central region in the morning hours with chances of thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Plateau and Kwara state.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Niger and Kogi states.

    “Cloudy skies are expected over the inland states and the Coastal areas of the South in the morning hours with chances of rains over Oyo, Ekiti, Osun, Ogun, Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Delta states,” it said.

    The agency forecast thunderstorms later in the day over parts of Edo, Imo, Ondo, Ogun, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Delta states.

    NiMet predicts sunny skies on Sunday with few patches of clouds over the northern region with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba and Adamawa states in the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, there are chances of thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina and Zamfara states.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the North central region in the morning hours with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory and Bauchi states.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kwara, Benue and Niger states,” it said.

    According to it, cloudy skies are envisaged over the inland states and the coastal cities of the South in the morning hours.

    The agency predicts chances of rains over parts of Edo, Osun, Ogun, Ekiti, Lagos, Bayelsa, Delta, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Ondo, Edo, Enugu, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Edo and Delta states.

    “For areas where thunderstorms are expected, strong winds are likely to precede the rains and as such, trees, electric poles, unsecured objects and weak buildings may be felled.

    “So the public is advised to be cautious. Stay indoors, especially during heavy rainfall to avoid being struck by lightning.

    “All Airline operators are advised to avail themselves of weather reports periodically from NiMet for effective planning in their operations. Moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash flood. Public is advised to take necessary caution.”

    The agency urged disaster risk managers, agencies and individuals to be proactive, to avert loss of lives and property during rainy season.

  • FCT: Slip road by Galadimawa roundabout closed to motorists

    FCT: Slip road by Galadimawa roundabout closed to motorists

    The FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says it will close the slip road by Galadimawa Interchange/Roundabout to motorists on Thursday, May 11.

    The Director, Forecasting Response Mitigation of FEMA, Mrs Florence Wenegieme, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

    Wenegieme said that with the onset of the rains, it has become expedient to close the low-level slip road to safeguard the lives and property of FCT residents.

    She said that the agency regrets any inconveniences the closure might cause the public.

    “The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wishes to notify the public that the slip road by the Galadimawa Interchange/Roundabout will be closed to vehicular movement from Thursday, May 11.”

    The director called on all the residents to avoid anything that would cause flooding in the FCT.

    Wenegieme advised the residents to always call the 112 Toll-Free Emergency Number for a prompt response from the agency.

    The agency on November 10, 2022, unblocked the slip at Galadimawa Interchange, after four months of diversion to ensure the safety of lives and properties during the rainy season.

    While unblocking the road, Wenegieme, said the measure had saved the lives and properties of the FCT residents.

    She added that the agency decided to unblock the road after the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) predicted that the 2022 rainy season within the FCT was over.

    ”You will recall that some years back, we always had serious flooding at this location and we lost several lives here.

    “That is why since 2020, we decided to be blocking this road every year during the rainy season, especially when the rains become very heavy.”

  • NiMET warns residents of 11 States, FCT to prepare for heavy rains with strong wind, thunder

    NiMET warns residents of 11 States, FCT to prepare for heavy rains with strong wind, thunder

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned Nigerians, especially residents of 11 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of the prospects of heavy rain that may last for three days.

    This is contained in the Agency’s bulletin titled: “Heavy Rainfall Forecast Bulletin No: 2023005”.

    NiMET warned that the 3-day heavy rainfall, which would begin on Wednesday 10 May 2023, would especially affect Kaduna, Plateau, Nasarawa, Taraba, Cross River, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta States and the FCT and last till Friday 12th May.

    It added that other States would also experience rainfall but not as heavy as the aforementioned ones. The States in this category are Kebbi, southern Sokoto, Oyo and Ogun.

    The agency, however, warned that the heavy rains might be accompanied by strong winds and thunder, stressing that residents should take protective measures to avert casualty.

    The bulletin which was issued on May 9 dealt exclusively with “Category of Forecast”.

    According to the bulletin, the warning issued on 09th May 2023, is valid “From 0000UTC of 10th May, 2023 to 2359UTC 12th May, 2023.”

    The statement which is accomplished by graphics on the agency’s website reads, “There are good prospects of HEAVY RAINFALL within the next 3 days (day 3, Friday 12th May) over parts of Kaduna, Plateau, the FCT, Nasarawa, Taraba, Cross River, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Bayelsa, Rivers and Delta state.

    “Moderate rainfall is expected over Kebbi southern Sokoto, Oyo and Ogun states. Light rainfall is expected over places in yellow while little or no rain is expected over the rest of the country.

    “Strong winds should herald the rains, especially on day 3, Friday 12th, over Kaduna, Plateau, the FCT, Nasarawa, Taraba, Cross River, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Bayelsa, Rivers and Delta state. The rains will be characterized by thunder.

    “Likely hazards include reduced visibility, slippery roads which can disrupt road traffic, prospects of flash flooding over roads and low lying areas, weak structures, trees and mast can also be pulled down by strong winds.

    “Disconnect electrical appliances before and not during the rains. Elsewhere, no hydrometeorological hazards are anticipated. The public is however advised to watch out for updates”.

  • Aviation workers to shut Nigeria’s airspace from Monday

    Aviation workers to shut Nigeria’s airspace from Monday

    Aviation workers’ unions will embark on a two-day strike from Monday over alleged failure to implement the conditions of service agreement between the union and some aviation agencies.

    This is contained in a statement issued and signed by officials of the National Union of Air Transport Employees, Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals.

    Others are the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers and the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation Civil Service Technical and Recreation Services.

    The unions noted an indefinite strike would ensue after the two-day warning strike if their demands are not met.

    ”Our unions issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and specific aviation parastatals on Feb. 7, over non-implementation of minimum wage consequential adjustments and arrears for the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet ), refusal of the Income & Wages Commission and Office of the Head of Service of the Federation to release the reviewed Condition of Service of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) and Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET).

    “Also planned demolition exercise of aviation’s agency buildings in Lagos by the Minister of Aviation for an airport city project has been strong resisted by our union but the ministry remains adamant so we are commencing the warning strike,” the union said.

    The aviation union urged its members to comply with the the directive adding that its state councils, branches and executives  to enforce the directive without compromise.

  • NiMet predicts more chances of flight delays, cancellations

    NiMet predicts more chances of flight delays, cancellations

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted increased chances of flight delays and cancellations due to the attendant poor horizontal visibility.

    This is contained in a 2023 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) released by the agency.

    According to NiMet, there will be more disruptions to flight operations because of more convective activities (wind shear, microburst and poor visibility due to heavy rain).

    “The projected rainfall pattern in 2023 implies that there would be frequent heavy rains during the long rainy season. The convective rains accompanied by strong winds will lead to more cases of flight disruption.

    “The projected high temperatures will increase the prospects of wind shear and air turbulence.

    “The prospects of increased mid latitude wave activity will also increase the spate of raised dust and dust conditions which can increase chances of flight delays and cancellations due to the attendant poor horizontal visibility.”

    According to NiMet, air transport is known to be the safest, fastest and most preferred means of transport over both short and long distances.

    The agency said the air transport safety and speed, however, being affected by weather.

    It advised airline operators to adhere strictly to safety guidelines for flight operations in poor weather conditions.

    “Pilots are strongly advised to ensure they go for preflight briefing at NiMet’s forecast offices and flight briefing rooms at the airports across the nation.

    “Flight operators should put safety of their passengers ahead of profit maximisation. Continuous monitoring and clearing the runway of runoffs and other debris.

    “Provision of remote sensing equipment to ensure the provision of early warning and real time observation of the weather,” it stated.

  • We are not taking NIMET’s warning with levity, Osun, Ondo Ekiti govts.

    We are not taking NIMET’s warning with levity, Osun, Ondo Ekiti govts.

    The Osun, Ondo and Ekiti governments have assured residents in the states of proactive measures being taken to avert flood disasters in 2023, even as they solicited the support of the people to maintain a clean environment and refrain from dumping of waste in drains and waterways,

    In separate interviews officials of the states, stakeholders, and residents were all unanimous that warnings by some Federal Government agencies of possible flooding in some states in the South-West region must not be taken with levity so as not to suffer human and material loss.

    The Osun Ministry of Environment and Sanitation, says it has taken proactive measures to avert incidents of flood disaster in the state well before warnings by agencies of the federal government of possible flooding in some states in the South-West region.

    Mr Tunde Odesanmi, the Director of Flood in the ministry, said that all structures along waterways in the state have been removed and the ministry regularly carries out dredging of streams to prevent them overflowing their banks during the rainy season.

    “The state government just finished the first phase of dry season dredging and this is part of the proactive steps government is taking to prevent flooding,’’ he said.

    Odesanmi said that the ministry had compiled lists of streams and rivers to be dredged ahead of the rainy season, adding that the ministry’s blueprint to mitigate flood disaster in the state will soon be presented to a committee set up by government

    Also, Mr Rufus Oyegbile, Special Adviser to the governor on Environment and Sanitation, said the state government had been making judicious use of the ecological fund to tackle ecological problems in the state.

    Oyegbile, who noted that though the ecological fund was not regular, said that the state nevertheless does make judicious use of what is available.

    He said the state government had embarked on environmental protection projects and also tackling all ecological issues in the state.

    The special adviser said the state government had been proactive in terms of preventing natural disaster from causing serious damage in the state, adding that dry season dredging of streams was one of the measures he state government had adopted to prevent flooding during the rainy season.

    Also, the Ekiti State Government has promised to intensity current efforts, aimed at addressing problems associated with flooding and other environmental disasters in the State.

    The Director, of State Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), Mr. Kolade Okeya, made this known in Ado-Ekiti.

    He said that one of what the state government was doing in this regards was regular clearing of drainages and water channels across the state in preparation for rainy season.

    Okeya said that the government was concerned about the warning of possible flooding in the state, hence the need to prepare adequately.

    According to him, the State Emergency Management Authority is prepared to prevent heavy flooding in view of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) alert.

    He said that SEMA had taken note of the three local government areas that NIMET had warned could be affected by imminent flooding and had alerted residents in the areas particularly those living in plains and near waterways to relocate to higher grounds.

    NAN reports that NIMET had warned of imminent flooding in Ado, Ikere and Irepodun/Ifelodun LGAs of the state during the rainy season, warning people in communities living in harms-way to relocate to safer areas.

    Okeya said that the agency has also embarked on sensitisation campaigns through conventional and social media to warn the people against dumping of waste in drains and waterways to prevent possibility of flooding.

    Meanwhile, an Environmentalist, Mr Samuel Adewunmi, has attributed rapid population growth, urbanisation and hitherto poor physical planning, whereby residents build in flood prone areas, such as river banks, wet lands and low-lying areas, were the causes of flooding.

    He said to control flooding, a combination of hard infrastructural solutions and ecosystem- based adaptation, should be pursued, to include construction of dams and reservoirs, so as to able to hold excess water and riverbank protection.

    Adewunmi advised that there should be appropriate drainage system and storm water management regimes and dredging of some of the rivers in the states that NIMET has warned may experience flooding in the rainy season.

    He said government should create awareness in the media and sensitisation programmes to educate residents on disaster risks.

    According to him, the state governments need to strengthen it’s regulatory, governance and institution capacity in the areas of spatial planning and regional cooperation on trans-boundary water resources management.

    Another stakeholder, Mrs Foluke Akanji also said efforts should be intensified on emergency response, flood prediction and enforcement of environmental and spatial planning Laws.

    She advised government on the need to re-introduce environmental inspectors, so as to allow for effective policing of the environment against offenders.

    The Chairman of Ikole Local Government Area, Mr Sola Olominu also said his administration had started evacuating refuse in the drains, to curb flooding during the rainy season.

    He assured residents that his administration was committed to keeping the drains and waterways clear and appealed to residents to also clean drains in front of their residence on daily basis.

    The Ondo State Emergency Agency (SEMA) also said that it constantly engages with MDAs saddled with the responsibility of maintaining the environment to prevent and reduce incidents of flooding in the state.

    The Secretary of SEMA in the state, Mr Femi Obideyi, said that the agency, as the lead coordinators in emergency management, always ensure preventive mechanisms were put in place so as to reduce or prevent sharing of relief materials for events that could be prevented.

    “We are the lead coordinators, as SEMA, other responders such as the Waste Management Board and the Ministry of Environment, are our stakeholders, they are the ones with the major work.

    “We have been having continuous meetings with them so that they intimate us on their level of preparedness.

    “For example, the Waste Management Board has the responsibility to ensure that debris on water ways were cleared and disposed properly.

    “Where there is necessity for enforcement, they should carry out enforcement. Once the waterways are cleared, it will prevent incidences of flash floods,” he said.

    Obideyi said the ministry of Environment was saddled with the responsibility of laiasing with the contractors in charge of dredging of water ways.

    He said that his agency would continue to embark on massive sensitisation by the end of March to ensure that market women, traditional rulers and religious leader are carried along on the mass advocacy.

    “We will sensitise people that they should stop dumping refuse inside drainage channels, this is not normal. The gutters and drains are not meant for that, so there must be a change of attitude in respect to this.

    “Once the Waste Management Board is up and doing, the Ministry of Environment is up and doing and we carry out our advocacy, flood incidents will be drastically reduced,” he said.

    He also added that his agency always interface with the Ministry of Urban and Regional Planning to ensure it does not give approval for structures on flood plains and waterways.

  • Airlines cautioned as NiMet predicts days of thick dust haze

    Airlines cautioned as NiMet predicts days of thick dust haze

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and sunshine from Thursday to Saturday across the country.

    NiMet’s weather outlook released on Wednesday in Abuja predicted thick dust haze on Thursday over the Northern region throughout the forecast period.

    According to the agency, cloudy conditions with sunny intervals are expected over the North Central region.

    It, however, forecasts moderate dust haze over Plateau, Niger and Federal Capital Territory throughout the forecast period.

    NiMet anticipated partly cloudy conditions over the Inland cities of the South and coastal cities in the morning hours.

    It envisaged prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Rivers States later in the day.

    “On Friday, moderate dust haze condition with horizontal visibility of 2km to 5km is anticipated over the Northern region during the forecast period.

    “Cloudy conditions with sunny intervals are expected over the North Central region however, there are prospects of moderate dust haze over Plateau, Niger and Federal Capital Territory throughout the forecast period.

    “Partly cloudy conditions are anticipated over the inland cities of the South and coastal areas during the morning hours.

    “Thunderstorms are expected over parts of Cross River, Bayelsa and Delta States in the afternoon/evening hours,” it said.

    The agency predicted slight dust haze conditions on Saturday over the northern region during the forecast period.

    It forecast partly cloudy conditions with sunny intervals over the North Central cities during the forecast period.

    “Partly cloudy conditions are anticipated over the inland cities of the South and coastal cities with chances of morning thunderstorms over Cross River and River States.

    “In the afternoon/evening period, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Imo, Abia, Ondo, Edo, Cross River, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa States,” it said.

    According to NiMet, all Airline operators are advised to avail themselves of weather reports periodically from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

    NiMet urged citizens to switch off and disconnect electronics from power supply to avoid damages that could occur as a result of lightning flash at places where thunderstorms were expected.

  • NiMet predicts 3-day dust-haze weather conditions from Monday

    NiMet predicts 3-day dust-haze weather conditions from Monday

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency ( NiMet) has predicted dust- haze weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

    NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted thick dust-haze with horizontal visibility of less or equal to 1000m over the northern region during the forecast period on Monday.

    According to it, moderate dust-haze with horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km is expected over the North central region with prospects of horizontal visibility of less than or equal to 1000m over parts of Niger within the forecast period.

    “Moderate dust-haze condition with horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5Km is anticipated over the Inland cities of the South during the forecast period.

    “Hazy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine are anticipated over the coastal cities of the South during the forecast period,” it said.

    The agency predicted thick dust-haze on Tuesday with horizontal visibility of less or equal to 1000m over the northern region during the forecast period.

    It forecast moderate dust-haze over the North central region with prospects of reduced horizontal visibility to 1, 000m or less over parts of Niger, Benue, Kwara and the Federal Capital Territory.

    “Moderate dust-haze condition with horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5Km is expected over the Inland cities of the South during the forecast period.

    “Hazy atmosphere with spell of sunshine are anticipated over the coastal cities of the South during the forecast period,” it said.

    NiMet envisaged thick dust-haze on Wednesday with horizontal visibility of less or equal to 1,000m over the northern region during the forecast period.

    “Moderate dust-haze with horizontal
    visibility range of 2km to 5km is anticipated over the North central region with prospects of reduced horizontal visibility to 1, 000m or less over parts Niger, Benue, Kwara and Nasarawa state.

    “Moderate fust-haze condition with horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5Km is expected over the Inland cities of the South during the forecast period.

    ”Sunny and hazy conditions are expected over coastal cities of South during forecast period.

    “Public are advised to take necessary precautions due to dust particles presently in suspension over atmosphere.

    ”Individuals with respiratory ailments are to protect themselves as current dusty weather condition is adverse to their health,” it said.

    It suggested warm clothing for the little ones as night – time cold temperatures should be expected.

    NiMet urged all Airline operators to avail themselves of weather reports periodically from its office for effective planning in their operations.

  • NiMet anticipates 3-day sunshine, haziness from Monday

    NiMet anticipates 3-day sunshine, haziness from Monday

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

    NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja anticipated sunny and hazy conditions over the northern region on Monday throughout the forecast period.

    According to NiMet, the North Central region is expected to be sunny and hazy throughout the forecast period with the exception of Kwara, Kogi and Benue states where sunny atmosphere with patches of clouds are anticipated.

    “Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine are anticipated over the inland states of the South with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Ogun and Edo states during the afternoon and evening hours.

    “ Coastal cities of the South should be cloudy with intervals of sunshine. There are prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa and Cross River state later in the day,“ it said.

    NiMet forecast sunny and hazy conditions over the northern region on Tuesday throughout the forecast period.

    According to the agency, sunny and hazy conditions are expected over the North Central region with exception of Kwara, Benue and Kogi states where sunny atmosphere with patches of clouds are expected throughout forecast period.

    It predicted cloudy conditions with intervals of sunshine over the inland and coastal cities of the South with prospects of thunderstorms over Edo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta state later in the day.

    “ For Wednesday, sunny and hazy conditions are expected over the northern region throughout the forecast period.

    “ Sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over the North Central region throughout the forecast period.

    “Cloudy conditions with intervals of sunshine are anticipated over the inland and coastal cities of the South with prospects of thunderstorms over Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta state later in the day.`

    According to it, dust particles are in suspension, public should take necessary precautions.

    NiMet urged people with asthma and other respiratory issues to be cautious of the present weather situations, adding that night time cold temperatures ought to be expected.

    The agency advised Airline operators to get updated weather reports from its office for effective planning in their operations.

  • NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms, sunshine from Monday

    NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms, sunshine from Monday

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and sunshine from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

    NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted sunny skies over the northern region on Monday with haziness over parts of Katsina, Yobe and Jigawa in the morning hours.

    It also forecast isolated thunderstorms over parts of Southern Taraba later in the day.

    “Sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over the North central region in the morning hours with slim chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Kogi, Kwara and Benue later in the day.

    “Cloudy conditions are expected over the inland cities of the South with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom in the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Edo, Enugu, Imo, Ebonyi, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Ogun, Delta, Rivers, Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa, “ it said.

    According to NiMet, sunny and hazy atmosphere is expected on Tuesday over parts of Katisna, Yobe and Jigawa with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Taraba in the morning hours.

    The agency envisaged sunny and hazy conditions over the entire Northern states later in the day.

    “Cloudy conditions with intervals of sunshine are expected over the North central region in the morning hours with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Kogi and Benue in the afternoon and evening hours.

    “The inland and coastal cities of the South should be predominantly cloudy with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Ebonyi, Enugu, Cross River, Rivers and Akwa Ibom in the morning hours.

    “However, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Ebonyi, Enugu, Osun, Ogun, Imo, Ondo, Oyo, Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa, Delta and Lagos States in the afternoon to evening hours, “ it said.

    The agency predicted sunny and hazy conditions over the Northern region on Wednesday with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa and Taraba in the afternoon and evening hours.

    NiMet anticipated cloudy conditions with spells of sunshine over the North central region in the morning hours with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa and Benue later in the day.

    “The inland and coastal cities of the South should be cloudy with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Osun, Ogun, Lagos, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River during the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over the inland and the coastal belt. The Southern parts of the country are still at risk of flash floods.

    “Emergency agencies are expected to be at alert. Strong and destructive winds are likely to accompany the thunderstorms. Citizens and Emergency agencies should be at alert and take necessary precautions, “ it said.

    NiMet urged airline operators to get updated weather reports from its office for effective planning in their operations.