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NiMet forecasts thunderstorms, rainfall across Nigeria

Thunderstorms accompanied by light rain are expected across the entire region, according to the agency.

• April 7, 2026
Rain in Lagos
Rain in Lagos

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted sunshine and cloudiness across the nation from Monday to Wednesday.
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It predicted thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over parts of Taraba state later in the day. ‎It predicted thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over parts of Taraba state later in the day.
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A cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is anticipated over the southern region, with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom and Cross River.

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A cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is anticipated over the southern region, with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom and Cross River.
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It envisaged sunny skies with patches of clouds over the northern region on Tuesday, with prospects of thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Taraba and Kaduna during the morning hours. ‎

It envisaged sunny skies with patches of clouds over the northern region on Tuesday, with prospects of thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Taraba and Kaduna during the morning hours.
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‎NiMet anticipated thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Borno, Gombe, Bauchi and Kaduna later in the day.
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‎Cloudy skies with sunny intervals are expected over the North-Central region, with isolated thunderstorms and moderate rains possible over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Benue, and Nasarawa during the morning.
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Later in the day, widespread thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected across the region. Cloudy conditions are anticipated over parts of Akwa Ibom and Cross River during the morning. Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rains were expected over the entire southern region, NiMet said.
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According to the agency, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over the northern region during morning hours on Wednesday.
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‎NiMet forecasted thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Kaduna, and Taraba later in the day. ‎Isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over the North-Central region in the morning hours. In the afternoon or evening, isolated thunderstorms are expected over most parts of the region.
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‎In the southern region, a cloudy atmosphere with strong thunderstorms and moderate rainfall is expected over Lagos, Osun, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom during the morning. ‎Widespread thunderstorms are anticipated across the region during the afternoon or evening.
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‎The agency urged the public to take adequate precautions, as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely, ‎ and to ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collisions.
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‎NiMet further urged the public to avoid driving in heavy rain and to disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets.
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(NAN)

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