Mr Matazu on Wednesday in Abuja also called for stakeholders’ collaboration to prevent disasters caused by flooding across the country.
NiMet also advised emergency management agencies to be on alert.
NiMet advised people living in the northern region of the country to take necessary precautions.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy and rainy weather conditions from Monday till Wednesday.
NiMet anticipated cloudy skies on Friday with intervals of sunshine over the northern region.
“There are good prospects of continuous rains…and as such, flash floods are likely to affect some parts of the region.”
“Electric surges can occur, so the public is advised to be cautious.”
According to NiMet, strong winds are likely to precede the rains and as such, unsecured objects and weak buildings may be blown away.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted three days of sunshine and thunderstorms across the country.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and sunshine from Thursday to Saturday across the country.
