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  • NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms, rains from Monday Weather

    NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms, rains from Monday Weather

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rainy and thundery weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

    NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecast isolated thunderstorms over parts of Katsina, Sokoto, Kano, Zamfara, Kebbi, Kaduna, Adamawa and Taraba states in the northern region during the Monday ‘s morning hours.

    “Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kaduna, Borno, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa, Yobe, Taraba, Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi States.

    “Intermittent rains are expected over parts of Benue, Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi and Kwara States during the morning hours.

    “In the afternoon and evening hours, localised rains are envisaged over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Niger and Nasarawa states.

    “Isolated rains are expected over parts of Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and cross river States during the morning hours,” it said.

    According to NiMet, localised rains are anticipated over parts of Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Ondo, Anambara, Osun, Oyo, Akwa Ibom, Ogun, Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa and Edo States later in the day.

    The agency anticipated isolated thunderstorms over parts of Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa and Taraba States during the morning period on Tuesday.

    It later envisaged isolated thunderstorms over parts of Bauchi, Kaduna, Gombe, Yobe, Zamfara, Borno, Sokoto, Taraba, Kebbi, Kano and Jigawa States.

    “Intermittent rains are expected over parts of the Benue, Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa states during the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, isolated rains are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Benue, Kwara and Nasarawa states.

    “Intermittent rains are expected over parts of Edo, Ondo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Rivers and Bayelsa States during the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, intermittent rains are expected over the entire Southern region,” it said.

    For Wednesday, it said thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kebbi, Bauchi, Sokoto, Borno and Katsina states during the morning hours.

    “In the afternoon and evening hours, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kebbi, Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Adamawa, Kano and Taraba states.

    “Morning rains are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory and Niger States,” it said.

    According to NiMet, isolated thunderstorms with rains are expected over parts of the Plateau, Nasarawa and Niger states later in the day.

    It predicted cloudy skies over the southern region during morning hours with prospects of moderate rains over parts of Abia, Ebonyi, Ondo, Imo, Edo, Rivers, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Cross River States later in the day.

    NiMet advised the residents to avoid flood-prone areas as there is a high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities due to heavy downpours.

    “Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public should take adequate precaution.

    “Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities. Public and Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecast 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.

  • Prepare against thunderstorms – NiMet warns in 3-day weather forecast

    Prepare against thunderstorms – NiMet warns in 3-day weather forecast

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy activities across the country from Sunday to Tuesday. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Saturday, forecast thunderstorms over parts of Borno, Jigawa, Taraba, Adamawa, Bauchi, and Gombe States in the northern region during Sunday’s morning hours.

    According to the agency, thunderstorms are expected over most parts of the region during the afternoon and evening hours.

    “In the North Central region, thunderstorms with rain are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Nasarawa, and Plateau States during the morning hours. Later in the day, thunderstorms with rain are expected over the entire region. Cloudy skies are expected over southern cities during the morning hours, with intermittent rain expected over most parts of the region later in the day.”

    On Monday, morning thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba, Adamawa, Yobe, and Jigawa States, with thunderstorms expected over the northern region later in the day. NiMet predicted morning thunderstorms with rain over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Niger, and Kwara States.

    It forecast thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, and Niger States later in the day, with cloudy skies over southern states. NiMet anticipated intermittent rain over most parts of the region during the afternoon and evening hours.

    “For Tuesday, morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, and Kaduna States in the northern region. Later in the day, cloudy skies are anticipated over the entire region.

    “In the North Central region, thunderstorms with rain are anticipated over parts of Niger and Kwara States during the morning hours. During the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms with rain are expected over parts of Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory, and Benue States. Intermittent rain is expected over the southern region throughout the day.”

    The agency urged residents to avoid flood-prone areas due to the high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities caused by heavy downpours, while strong winds may precede rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.

    It further urged the public to adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities and stay informed through weather updates from NiMet by visiting its website (www.nimet.gov.ng). The agency advised airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

  • NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms, rains from Thursday

    NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms, rains from Thursday

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thundery and rainy weather conditions from Thursday to Saturday.

    NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Wednesday in Abuja, predicted isolated thunderstorms over parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Taraba, Gombe, Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, and Adamawa states during the morning hours.

    According to the forecast, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Borno, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Yobe, Zamfara, Bauchi, Gombe, and Adamawa states later in the day.

    “In the North Central region, moderate rains are expected over parts of Niger State during the morning. Moderate rains are also expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa, and Benue States later in the day.

    “Over the southern region, intermittent rains are expected over parts of Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states in the afternoon and evening hours,” it said.

    NiMet forecast thunderstorms over parts of Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, and Kano states on Friday morning.

    The agency anticipated scattered thunderstorms across the northern region later in the afternoon and evening hours.

    NiMet predicted isolated rains over parts of Niger, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, and Plateau States on Friday morning.

    It forecast moderate rains over parts of Niger, Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, and Benue States later in the day.

    The agency forecast cloudy skies over the southern region during the morning hours and intermittent rains over parts of the region later in the day.

    “For Saturday, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Sokoto, Kaduna, Bauchi, Zamfara, Adamawa, Taraba, and Kebbi States in the morning hours. Later in the afternoon and evening hours, widespread thunderstorms are expected across the northern region.

    “Over the North Central region, moderate rains are expected during the morning hours over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, and Benue states,” it said.

    NiMet forecast thunderstorms with moderate rains over most parts of the North Central region during the afternoon and evening hours.

    It anticipated intermittent rains across the southern region during the afternoon to evening hours.

    NiMet advised residents of major cities to avoid flood-prone areas, as there is a high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities due to heavy downpours.

    “Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur. The public should take adequate precautions and adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities.

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

    “The public and airline operators are advised to obtain updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,” it said.

  • NiMet raises alarm about urban flooding in major cities

    NiMet raises alarm about urban flooding in major cities

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Sunday to Tuesday that could result in urban flooding in major cities across the country.

    NiMet`s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, forecast thunderstorms on Sunday with rains over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Borno, Kebbi, Kaduna, Gombe, and Yobe States during the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over the entire northern region. Rains are expected over the North Central region in the morning hours.

    “Moderate thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Benue and Kogi states.

    “Intermittent rains are anticipated in the morning hours over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Delta states,’’ it said.

    According to it, intermittent rains are expected to prevail over parts of Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Edo, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, and Bayelsa states during the afternoon/evening hours.

    The agency predicted morning thunderstorms on Monday with rains over parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Bauchi, Kaduna, Borno, Taraba and Katsina States.

    NiMet envisaged moderate thunderstorms later in the day over parts of Jigawa, Kebbi, Kaduna, Sokoto, Borno, Zamfara, Yobe, Adamawa and Katsina States.

    The agency anticipated rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory and Plateau states during the morning hours.

    It predicted moderate thunderstorms with rains later in the day over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger and Kogi States.

    “There are prospects of intermittent rains over parts of Edo, Rivers and Delta states with Cloudy atmosphere over the remaining southern states.

    “Later in the day, moderate/intermittent rains are expected over parts of Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Delta and Rivers States, ” it said.

    According to NiMet, morning thunderstorms are predicted on Tuesday with rains over parts of Yobe, Adamawa, Borno, and Taraba States.

    The agency forecast thunderstorms over the entire northern region later in the day.

    It predicted rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger and Kwara states with cloudy skies over the remaining states during the morning hours.

    “In the afternoon or evening hours, intermittent rains are expected over part of the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara and Niger states.

    “There are prospects of morning rains over parts of Edo, Delta, Imo and Anambra States with cloudy skies anticipated over the remaining parts of the southern region.

    “Later in the day, intermittent rains are expected over parts of Ondo, Edo, Osun, Ekiti, Oyo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta and Bayelsa states,’’ it said.

    NiMet advised the public to take adequate precaution as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms were likely to occur.

    It further advised the residents to avoid flood-prone areas as high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities could occur due to downpours.

    “Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities. Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet.

    “Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng.  Public and Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,’’ it said.

  • NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms, rains from Monday

    NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms, rains from Monday

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather activities from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

    NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, forecast morning thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano and Kaduna States.

    According to the outlook, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Taraba, Kaduna, Yobe, Katsina, Kano, Borno, Bauchi and Jigawa states later in the day.

    “In the North Central region, rains are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Niger and Nasarawa states during the morning hours.

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

    “Morning drizzle and rains are anticipated over parts of Lagos, Abia, Ebonyi, Ondo, Ogun, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River; while in the afternoon and evening hours, intermittent rains are anticipated over the entire southern region,“ it said.

    NiMet envisaged morning thunderstorms over Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Gombe, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Yobe, Borno and Jigawa on Tuesday.

    It predicted thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, Bauchi, Yobe, Borno and Jigawa states later in the day.

    “In the North central region, rains are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue and Kogi States during the morning hours.

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

    “Morning rains are anticipated over parts of Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States; while in the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms and intermittent rains are anticipated over the entire Southern region,” it said.

    According to NiMet, morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara States on Wednesday.

    The agency anticipated thunderstorms over the entire region later in the day.

    “In the North central region, rains are anticipated over Niger and Kwara States during morning hours.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms and rains are anticipated over parts of Plateau, Nasarawa, FCT, Kogi, Kwara and Benue States.

    ” Morning rains are anticipated over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom States; while in the afternoon/evening hours, intermittent rains are anticipated over the entire southern region,” it said.

    NiMet urged the Airline operators to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

  • NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms, rain from Friday

    NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms, rain from Friday

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Friday to Sunday across the country.

    NiMet’s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja envisaged morning thunderstorms on Friday  over parts of Kano State and Kaduna State.

    It anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Bauchi State, Gombe State, Zamfara, Sokoto State, Kaduna State, Adamawa and Taraba later in the day.

    “In the North Central region, morning thunderstorms and rains are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Benue, Niger and Nasarawa State.

    ”While later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi and Kwara.

    “Morning rains are anticipated over parts of Oyo State, Ogun, Osun, Edo, Ondo State, Lagos State, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Bayelsa, Rivers and Delta, while intermittent rains are anticipated over the entire Southern region later in the day,” it said.

    According to NiMet, morning thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Kebbi, Kaduna State and Zamfara on Sunday while afternoon and evening thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Gombe State, Kaduna State and Bauchi State.

    The agency forecast thunderstorm and rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa State and Niger during the morning hours.

    NiMet predicted thunderstorms and rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa State and Benue later in the day.

    The agency envisaged morning rains over parts of Ondo State, Ogun, Edo and Lagos State.

    It predicted intermittent rains over parts of Osun, Oyo State, Ogun, Ondo State, Lagos State, Delta, Edo, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Cross River later in the day.

    According to NiMet, morning thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Jigawa, Kebbi, Kaduna, Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe State and Bauchi State later in the day on Sunday.

    The agency anticipated thunderstorms  over parts of Katsina State, Zamfara, Sokoto State and Kebbi.

    “In the North Central region, rains are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa State, Plateau and Niger during the morning hours.

    “Partly cloudy conditions are also expected over the region during the afternoon/evening hours.

    “Morning rains are anticipated over parts of Edo and Lagos State, while in the afternoon/evening hours, intermittent rains are anticipated over parts of Ondo State, Ekiti and Osun” it said.

    The agency urged the public to take adequate precaution as strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.

    NiMet advised Airline operators to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

  • Brace up for heavy rain, thunderstorms – NiMet

    Brace up for heavy rain, thunderstorms – NiMet

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

    NiMet weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecast morning thunderstorms on Monday over parts of Kebbi, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Taraba and Kaduna states.

    It anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Gombe, Borno, Yobe, and Jigawa states later in the day.

    “In the North Central region, rains are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara and Niger states during the morning hours.

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

    “Morning rains are anticipated over parts of Lagos, Ondo, Ebonyi, Edo, Imo, Abia, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Edo, Akwa Ibom and Cross River,” it said.

    According to NiMet, thunderstorms and intermittent rains are anticipated over the entire southern region later in the day.

    The agency envisaged partly cloudy conditions over the northern region of the country during the morning hours on Tuesday.

    ”Prospects of afternoon/evening thunderstorms expected over parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Borno, Jigawa, Yobe, Taraba, Adamawa, Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Kano, and Kaduna.

    “Cloudy conditions are anticipated over the North Central region during the morning hours with prospects of afternoon/evening thunderstorms anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Kogi, Plateau, Niger and Benue states.

    “Morning rains are anticipated over parts of Enugu, Abia, Imo, Edo, Ondo, Ogun, Lagos, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River state,” it said.

    The agency forecast afternoon/evening thunderstorms and intermittent rains over the entire southern region.

    According to NiMet, morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano and Zamfara states on Wednesday.

    It predicted thunderstorms over parts of Jigawa, Yobe, Adamawa, Taraba, and Borno states later in the day.

    “Partly cloudy atmosphere is expected over the North Central in the morning hours with prospects of thunderstorms anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau and Nasarawa states later in the day.

    “Cloudy morning is expected over the southern region with prospects of thunderstorms and intermittent rains over the entire region during the afternoon/evening hours,” it said.

    NiMet urged the public to take adequate precaution as strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.

    The agency advised Airline operators to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operation.

  • FG moves to curtail flood in Lagos

    FG moves to curtail flood in Lagos

    The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Works has directed the removal of silted drains along federal roads in the state with a view to curbing the flood on the highways.

    The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos.

    “Our teams are currently deployed to assess the situation while removing silted drains along the affected roads are currently being carried out,” Kesha said.

    Kesha said that the ministry understood the inconvenience caused by these flash floods and was committed to eliminating the disruptions caused thereafter.

    The controller clarified that contrary to some reports, Lagos was not experiencing widespread submergence from floodwaters caused by the early morning heavy rainfall.

    She noted however, that the ministry acknowledged that localised flooding had affected certain sections of federal roads within the city adding that necessary actions were being taken to arrest the situations.

    Flood takes over residential areas in Ibeju-Lekki

    Recall that flood had taken over residential areas and major roads in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State following heavy rainfall in the past few days.

    The rain which lasted for many hours on Wednesday resulted in flooding in residential areas in Ibeju-Lekki and other strategic locations.

    Some of the affected areas included Epe, Eredo, Bogije, Labora, Abijon, Sangotedo, Awoyaya and Ibeju-Lekki.

    Some  of the residents who spoke with NAN attributed the flooding to the blockage of waterways due to indiscriminate dumping of waste in the localities.

    Mr Rasheed Ayobami, a resident in the Labora area of Ibeju-Lekki, said his house was submerged by water due to lack of a functional drainage system  in the new site, where he lives.

    He said that water filled his home and destroyed some of belongings.

    “There is too much water flowing into my compound, the entire house is submerged.

    “I live in a new site where there is no drainage which makes the water run into residential homes, rendering us homeless because we can’t sleep inside the water,” he said.

    Another resident, Seyi Arowosaye, decried the perennial flooding in Ibeju-Lekki Expressway due to blockage of drains in the metropolis.

    Arowosaye called on Ibeju-Lekki Local Government to clear drains and urged residents to desist from further dumping of waste in drainage to control flooding.

    He also urged the Lagos State Government to speed up the completion of road repairs in Sangotedo area of Ibeju.

    Mrs Bola Fadugba lamented the effect of the downpour and flooding in Labora area.

    “I live in Labora but during the rainy season I do relocate with my family to my younger sister’s house in the Eputu area.

    “Flood has taken over my house due to lack of drainage in the environment.

    “So many areas in the metropolis are also affected by flooding, the government should find a lasting solution to this perennial flooding challenge,”  she said.

    The flood also affected some roads such as Abraham Adesanya, Awoyaya, Sangotedo and Majek areas of the metropolis in Ibeju lekki due to the ongoing rehabilitation road works in the localities.

    Workers groan as downpour causes gridlock in Lagos

    Meanwhile, some Lagos workers on Wednesday lamented the persistent rainfall which is causing gridlock and flooding in many parts of the state.

    Lagos is experiencing consistent rainfall, which is causing gridlock and flooding in various parts of the city.

    Some workers who spoke with NAN said that the rain has led to hike in transport fare,  amidst economic hardship.

    It has become a common occurrence during the rainy season in Lagos and it leads to disruptions in transportation, businesses, and daily activities.

    Mr Oluwaseun Olatunbosun, a resident in Alimosho who works with Fibrenet around the Ikeja area, told NAN that there was always a hike in fare anytime the rain fell.

    “If there is no rain, I spend like N1,000 from my house around Orisunbare to Ikeja where my office is but I spend well over N1,000 during the rainy season.

    “As it is now, the traffic is heavy and I am sure there will be an increase in the fare as I am going to the office,” he said.

    Another resident, Miss Favour Blessing, who lives around Ilepo in Abule Egba and works in a Spar in Ikeja, told NAN that the fare to her office usually was between N600 and N800 if there was no rain.

    “Right now with the rain, the fare could be between N1,000 and N1,400.
    “It is worrisome because of the economic situation in the country. Sometimes I don’t even go to work because of the hike in fare when it rains,” she said.

    A schoolteacher, Mrs Juliet Okonkwo, told NAN that most of her students come late to school during the rainy season.

    Okonkwo added that the rain does not only affect the students but also the teachers too.

    “We have to make our way to work even with the gridlock because we have a responsibility to the kids,” she said.

    Another Lagos worker, an architect, Mr Shola Ayodele, told NAN that work was always slow during rainy seasons.

    He added that the rainy season affected his site engineers because they hardly come to work, blaming their absence to the hike in fares.

    Lagos calls for calm as state experiences over 9hrs rainfall

    The Lagos State Government on Wednesday called for calm over the flash flood caused by the torrential rainfall experienced throughout the state.

    The  Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, made the plea in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos.

    “Lagos has experienced about nine hours of non-stop rainfall since the early hours of Wednesday.

    “This is coupled with the heavy rainfall which the state has been experiencing on a daily basis since the previous week resulting in the rise in level of the Lagos lagoon,” Wahab said.

    He said the flash floods which inundated areas such as Iyana-Oworo linking the Third Mainland and several other areas would recede once the rains abate and the level of the lagoon reduces.

    The commissioner added that the state had deployed officials of the Emergency Flood Abatement Gang to major black spots including Iyana-Oworo which had been cleared of all blockages.

    He urged all those in low lying areas to as a matter of necessity relocate to higher grounds at this period to safeguard lives and properties.

    He urged residents to desist from wading through floods with their vehicles as it takes only a feet of flowing water with high tide to sweep away a vehicle irrespective of the number of occupants.

    Wahab also urged all residents to avail themselves of daily weather reports as issued by the State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources as it serves as a guide to daily itinerary.

    He noted that Lagos is a coastal city with almost one third of its landmass under water, as such necessitating a genuine reason for every resident to be more responsive to the state of the environment.

    He reiterated that the government on its part has embarked upon a year long maintenance and cleaning of all its secondary and primary collectors to be able to contain runoffs that may come from heavy rainfalls.

    “Residents on their parts are expected to regularly clean and maintain the tertiary drains in front of their tenements and refrain from dumping refuse in the drains for the collective good of everyone,” he said.

    NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorm, rains from Wednesday

    Earlier, the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorm and rains from Wednesday to Friday across the country.

    NiMet`s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja predicted  morning thunderstorms on Wednesday over parts of Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Taraba and Adamawa states.

    “While afternoon/evening thunderstorms are expected over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Jigawa, Kaduna, Yobe, Bauchi and Gombe states.

    “Thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Kogi, Plateau, Benue and Niger states in the North Central in the morning.

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

    According to NiMet, morning rains are expected over parts of Lagos, Ondo, Delta, Ogun, Abia, Rivers, Edo, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states in the southern region.

    It anticipated high prospects of continuous rains for Lagos which might lead to flooding.

    The agency forecast thunderstorms with rains over the entire region during the afternoon and evening hours.

    NiMet predicted morning thunderstorms over parts of Kano, Katsina, Zamfara and Kaduna states on Thursday with thunderstorms over parts of Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Borno, Yobe and Jigawa states later in the day.

    “Thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Kogi and Niger states in the North Central in the morning.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Nasarawa, Plateau and Benue states.

    “Morning thunderstorms with rains are expected over parts of Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Ebonyi, Bayelsa, Lagos, Delta, Abia, Rivers, Edo, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states in southern region.

    “Rains are expected over the entire region during the afternoon and evening hours, “ it said.

    NiMer predicted morning thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Borno, Yobe, Bauchi and Gombe states on Friday while thunderstorms are expected over the entire region later in the day.

    It anticipated partly cloudy atmosphere in the morning over the North Central region with thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa, Niger, Benue and Kogi states later in the day.

    “Morning rains are expected over parts of Lagos, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states in southern region.

    “In the afternoon/evening hours, rains are expected over the entire region during the afternoon/evening hours,” it said.

    NiMet urged the public to take adequate precaution as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms were likely to occur.

    It further urged the public to take note and take safety precaution in places where continuous rains were expected, flood incidences might occur.

    It advised Airline operators to get updated weather reports and forecast from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

  • Lagos, other parts of Nigeria will experience heavy rains, thunderstorms – NIMET

    Lagos, other parts of Nigeria will experience heavy rains, thunderstorms – NIMET

    Morning thunderstorms are expected over Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, and Kaduna states, with additional storm activity anticipated later in Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Borno, Yobe, and Jigawa states on Thursday.

    The North Central region will experience morning thunderstorms in the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Kogi, and Niger states. As the day progresses, storms are likely to extend into Nasarawa, Plateau, and Benue states.

    In the southern region, Thursday will begin with thunderstorms and rain in Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Ebonyi, Bayelsa, Lagos, Delta, Abia, Rivers, Edo, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states.

    Rain is expected to continue throughout the afternoon and evening.

     

    Friday Weather Forecast

     

    Morning thunderstorms are forecasted for Adamawa, Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, and Gombe states, spreading across the entire region by the afternoon and evening.

     

    In the North Central region, a partly cloudy morning will transition to thunderstorms in the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa, Niger, Benue, and Kogi states later in the day.

     

    In the southern region, morning rains are expected in Lagos, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states, continuing into the afternoon and evening.

     

    Advisory

     

    NiMet advises the public to take necessary precautions as strong winds may accompany the thunderstorms, and continuous rain could lead to flooding in some areas.

     

    Airline operators are encouraged to obtain updated weather reports for efficient planning and safe operations.

  • Thunderstorms, heavy rain to hit States across Nigeria

    Thunderstorms, heavy rain to hit States across Nigeria

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather conditions from Sunday to Tuesday across the country.

    NiMet`s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja forecast morning thunderstorms on Sunday over parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Borno, Adamawa, Jigawa, Taraba and Kaduna states.

    It envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Zamfara, Kebbi, Kano, Borno, Adamawa Bauchi, Katsina, Kaduna, Jigawa, Yobe, and Taraba states later in the day.

    “Thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the central states` places like; Plateau, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, Benue and Niger states during the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, there are prospects of thunderstorms over parts of; Kogi, Niger, Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory.

    “The southern cities are expected to witness morning rains particularly parts of Imo, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Edo, Cross River, Bayelsa and Lagos states,’’it said.

    The agency anticipated thunderstorms to be accompanied with rains over parts of Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Imo, Ebonyi, Cross River, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Lagos states in the afternoon and or evening hours.

    According to NiMet, early morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Yobe, Borno, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Jigawa, Taraba and Kaduna states on Monday.

    “While afternoon/evening period show prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Zamfara, Jigawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Kano, Bauchi and Kaduna states.

    “Early morning thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa states while afternoon and evening periods have prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Plateau Niger, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory.

    “Morning rains are anticipated over parts of Ekiti, Imo and Cross Rivers states with prospects of rains over parts of Abia, Imo, Ekiti, Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers, and Rivers states during the afternoon/evening hours,’’ it said.

    NiMet envisaged morning thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi and Kaduna states on Tuesday.

    According to it, thunderstorms are predicted over most parts of the northern region later in the day.

    “With morning thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Nasarawa, Plateau and Niger states while thunderstorms are envisaged over the entire region during the afternoon/evening hours.

    “Cloudy skies are predicted over the southern region with prospects of morning rains over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states while prospects of afternoon/evening rains are envisaged over the entire region,’’ it said.

    NiMet advised public to take adequate precaution as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms were likely to occur.

    It urged Airline operators to get updated weather reports and forecast from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.