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September 14, 2026

NiMet warns Nigerians about looming thunderstorms, strong winds, predicts rains in 20 states

NiMet’s weather outlook anticipated sunny skies over the northern region on Monday, with a few patches of clouds envisaged across the region.

August 16, 2026

NiMet predicts three-day thunderstorms, cloudiness nationwide 

According to the agency, strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.

NiMet
July 7, 2026

15 people killed in China’s flooding after torrential rainfall

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in parts of China have caused severe flooding, raising the death toll to 15 and leaving more than 300 people injured.

Flooded China
September 21, 2025

NiMet forecasts three-day rain, stormy weather from Monday

The agency anticipated thunderstorms with moderate rains over most parts of the region later in the day.

NiMet
August 11, 2025

Germany braces for heatwave with temperatures near 40 degrees

Germany is bracing for intense summer heat, with forecasters warning that temperatures could approach 40 degrees Celsius by midweek.

Germany
January 22, 2025

Latest Weather Forecasts: NiMet issues three-day advisory for Nigerians

NiMet predicted thunderstorms over parts of Delta, Cross Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa later in the day.

Thunderstorm and NiMet
September 9, 2024

Latest Weather Alerts: NiMet warns of thunderstorm, rainfall across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rainfall and thunderstorms across the country in its latest weather outlook.

Thunderstorm and NiMet
September 4, 2024

NiMet predicts thunderstorms, rains nationwide from Wednesday to Friday

NiMet stated that there were slim chances of light to moderate rains over parts of Plateau and Nasarawa states during the morning hours.

Thunderstorm and NiMet
August 19, 2024

NiMet forecasts three-day thunderstorms, rains from Monday

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

Thunderstorm and NiMet
July 12, 2024

Lightning kills four in India

Reports said most casualties occurred when lightning struck people working in fields and taking shelter under trees during the rain.

Lightning strike photo used to illustrate this story (Credit: Britannica)