The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast that most parts of the country will experience moderate to heavy rainfall within the next 24 hours, with strong winds expected in some areas.
In a statement released on Monday, the agency highlighted that the states likely to be significantly affected include Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, Sokoto, Katsina, Bauchi, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Plateau, Niger, and Benue, along with the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
“Continuous rainfall is anticipated in the coastal states of Lagos, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River, while moderate rainfall is expected in Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Edo, Delta, and Anambra states,” NiMet noted.
The agency warned that these weather conditions could lead to flash flooding. Nigerians are advised to avoid wading through floodwaters with strong undercurrents and to take precautions to mitigate the impact of heavy rainfall and potential flooding, particularly in vulnerable areas.