NiMet Issues 3-Day Heavy Rainfall Alert For Northern States, Moderate To Low Rainfall In Southern States

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a three-day heavy rainfall alert for several Northern states, while predicting moderate to low rainfall in some Southern states.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to the forecast, parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, Kaduna, Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau, and Niger State are likely to experience heavy rainfall on Sunday, August 6th.

Meanwhile, the FCT, Nasarawa, Adamawa, Benue, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Taraba States are expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall….CONTINUE READING

On Monday, there is a prediction of heavy rainfall in certain areas of Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Niger, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States, while moderate to heavy rainfall is anticipated in parts of Kaduna, the FCT, Osun, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Imo, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Plateau, Taraba, and Adamawa States.

For Tuesday, August 8th, NiMet forecasts low to moderate rainfall mainly in parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Niger, Kaduna, the FCT, Nasarawa, Plateau, Bauchi, Kano, Jigawa, Gombe, and Borno states. Other regions are expected to have little or no risk of hydrometeorological hazard.

The agency has cautioned about potential impacts such as flash floods, water-borne disease outbreaks, and damage to weak structures. It urges Disaster Risk Management (DRM) authorities to be informed and prepared for the meteorological situation.

NiMet also appeals to concerned authorities to update disaster contingency plans and improve energy management, while continuously monitoring the situation through the National Hydrological and Meteorological Services (NHMSs).