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

NiMet’s weather outlook released in Abuja envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kaduna, Taraba, and Bauchi states during the morning hours.

According to NiMet, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kebbi, Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, and Kaduna States later in the day.

“Over the North-Central region, intermittent rains are expected over parts of Niger, Nasarawa, Benue, Kwara, the Federal Capital Territory, and Plateau states during the morning hours.

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

“During the morning hours, Cloudy skies are anticipated over the southern region,’’ NiMet stated.

The agency expected intermittent rains over parts of Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, Ebonyi, Enugu, Anambra, Cross River, Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom states later in the day.

According to NiMet, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Taraba state in the morning hours on Tuesday.

“In the afternoon to evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Bauchi, Kaduna, Kebbi, Gombe, and Yobe States.

“Over the North-Central region, intermittent rains are anticipated over parts of Plateau and Nasarawa states during the morning hours.

“In the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms/rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Benue and Plateau states,’’ it said.

NiMet forecasts intermittent rains over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, with slim prospects of drizzling over some parts of the southern region during the morning hours.

The agency predicted intermittent rains over parts of Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States later in the day.

“On Wednesday, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kaduna State in the morning period.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Adamawa, Taraba and Kebbi States.

“Over the North Central region, intermittent rains are anticipated over parts of Niger, Benue, Plateau and the Federal Capital Territory during the morning hours,’’ the agency stated.

NiMet envisaged thunderstorms and moderate rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Benue, Kogi, and Nasarawa States during the afternoon and evening hours.

It predicted intermittent rains over the southern region with slim prospects of drizzling over a few places.

NiMet urged residents to avoid flood-prone areas because of 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, therefore, take adequate precautions and adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities.

“Public and airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecasts 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)