Mr Goje said the 2023 flood warning came at a time when communities’ vulnerability was high due to the impact of the 2022 flood.
NiMet said strong winds would likely precede rains for areas where thunderstorms are expected.
In areas where thunderstorms are expected, NiMet advised the public to be conscious as strong winds may cause collapse of weak structures, poles etc.
NiMet predicted cloudy skies over the northern region in the morning hours with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe and Yobe states.
Ms Sai’du said the sensitisation was for people in flood-prone communities to brainstorm and develop measures to prevent and reduce losses and the negative impact of the flood.
The agency advised the public to be cautious and stay in-door especially during heavy rainfall to avoid being struck by lightning.
He pointed out that the HYPPADEC was prepared to intervene in communities with serious ecological and drainage issues, adding that it was hampered by resources at its disposal.
She pointed out that NEMA had moved from a reactionary to proactive disaster and emergency management agency.
The residents, who spoke with journalists, said that rainy seasons had been a difficult period for them as floods always submerged their belongings.
“Later in the day, there are prospects of thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Plateau, Benue and Kogi States,” it said.
