The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted rain and thunder across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday.

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged thunderstorms with moderate rainfall over parts of Jigawa, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Yobe, and Katsina in the northern states on  Monday morning.

The agency predicted rains in Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba later in the day.

Flash floods are possible in Bauchi, Jigawa, Katsina, Kaduna, and Kano during this period. Central states like Niger, Benue, Abuja, Plateau, and Nasarawa will see morning cloudiness and light to moderate rainfall, with a high risk of flooding in parts of Plateau.

‎In the South, light to moderate rains will affect Ondo, Imo, Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.

NiMet envisaged sunny skies with patchy clouds on Tuesday in the North with thunderstorms and rains persisting in parts of Adamawa, Taraba, and neighbouring states. Central and southern regions will continue experiencing moderate rainfall.

On Wednesday, sunshine with thunderstorms are expected over northern states in the morning while  cloudy skies and moderate rains are expected over the central region. Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Cross River, will experience morning showers and moderate to heavy rains later in the day.

The agency cautioned residents in flood-prone areas to activate emergency responses, avoid driving during heavy rains, secure loose objects, and take precautions against strong winds and low nighttime temperatures.

NiMet urged the public to  disconnect electrical appliances during storms and avoid shelter under tall trees.

‎Airline operators were advised to obtain airport-specific weather reports for safe planning.

(NAN)