Thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are expected over parts of the northern states, including Jigawa, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Yobe, and Katsina, starting Monday morning, with afternoon rains extending to Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba.

“Flash floods are possible in Bauchi, Jigawa, Katsina, Kaduna, and Kano states during this period.

“Central states like Niger, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Plateau, and Nasarawa will see morning cloudiness and light to moderate rainfall, with a high risk of flooding in parts of Plateau.

“In the south, light to moderate rains will affect Ondo, Imo, Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.”

According to the agency, Tuesday will bring sunny skies with patchy clouds to the north, while thunderstorms and rains persist in parts of Adamawa, Taraba, and neighbouring states.

“Central and southern regions will continue experiencing moderate rainfall.

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“By Wednesday, northern states will have sunny mornings with thunderstorms developing later, while the central region will see cloudy skies and moderate rains.

“Southern states, including Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Cross River, will experience morning showers and moderate to heavy afternoon rains,” it said.

NiMet warned residents in flood-prone areas to activate emergency responses, avoid driving during heavy rains, secure loose objects, and take precautions against strong winds and low nighttime temperatures.

It also advised disconnecting electrical appliances during storms and avoiding shelter under tall trees.

“Airline operators are urged to obtain airport-specific weather reports for safe planning. For updates, residents can visit www.nimet.gov.ng,” NiMet said.

Source: NAN

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NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged thunderstorms with moderate rains during the morning hours over parts of Yobe, Kano, Jigawa and Bauchi State.

According to it, the remaining parts of the region will be sunny with patches of clouds.

“Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected during the afternoon or evening hours over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Zamfara, Kebbi, Bauchi, Borno, Jigawa and Yobe.

“For the central region, cloudy skies with sunny intervals will be experienced during the morning hours.

“In afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are anticipated over parts of Plateau, Nasarawa, Kogi, Benue and Niger states,” it said.

The agency envisaged cloudy skies over the southern region with prospects of light rains over parts of Anambra, Abia, Ebonyi, Imo, Bayelsa, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Rivers  during the morning hours.

It predicted moderate rain to continue into the afternoon or evening hours.

According to it, there are prospects of thunderstorms on Tuesday with moderate rains over parts of Adamawa, Gombe and Kaduna states during the morning hours in the northern region.

It forecast thunderstorms with moderate rains during the afternoon or evening hours over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi, Bauchi, Yobe, Jigawa, Borno and Zamfara.

“For the central region, morning thunderstorms with light to moderate rains are anticipated over parts of Plateau and Nasarawa states.

“Afternoon or evening thunderstorms with moderate to heavy rains are anticipated over most parts of the region.

“For the southern region, there are chances of morning rains over parts of Abia, Ebonyi, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Edo, Ondo, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa states,” it said.

The agency anticipated moderate to heavy rains over the entire region during the afternoon or evening periods.

NiMet predicted morning thunderstorms on Wednesday with rain over parts of Taraba, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kano, Katsina and Kaduna states.

It forecast thunderstorms with moderate rain over parts of Kebbi, Zamfara, Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Borno and Yobe states later in the day.

“For the central region: there are chances of thunderstorms with moderate rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Plateau, Kwara, Kogi, Nasarawa and Niger.

“Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Plateau and Benue states during the afternoon to evening periods.

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“For the southern region, there are prospects of morning coastal rains over parts of Cross River, Delta, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa states during the morning hours.”

According to it, the remaining parts are expected to be cloudy.

Moderate to heavy rains are expected across the Southern region during the afternoon or evening periods.

NiMet urged the public to take adequate precaution as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.

“Ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collision. Driving under heavy rain should be avoided. Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets.

“Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees. Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng,” it said.

Source: NAN

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NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged slight dust haze on Monday with localised visibility of 2 km to 5km in the northern region during the forecast hours.

“In the North Central region, slight dust haze with localised visibility of 2km to 5km is expected during the forecast period.

“In the South, sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere are expected over the inland, with prospects of thunderstorms with slight rains anticipated over parts of Lagos, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States in the morning.

“Towards the afternoon/evening hours thunderstorms with slight rains are expected over parts of southern Ondo, Ogun, Lagos, Edo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Delta states,” it said.

The agency predicted slight dust haze on Tuesday with localised visibility of 2km to 5km during the forecast hours in the northern region.

According to NiMet, slight dust haze with localised visibility of 2km  5km is expected during the forecast period in the North Central region.

It anticipated sunny and hazy skies over the inland and patches of clouds over the coastal states during the forecast period in the southern region.

The agency forecast slight dust haze with localised visibility of 2km to 5km during the forecast hours in the northern region on Wednesday.

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“In the North Central region, slight dust haze with localised visibility of 2km to 5km is expected during the forecast period.

“In the southern region, sunny and hazy skies are anticipated over the Inland while patches of clouds are expected over the coastal States.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rains are anticipated over parts of Lagos, Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom states,” it said.

NiMet urged the public to take necessary precaution as dust particles are in suspension.

It advised people with asthmatic health condition and other respiratory issues to be cautious of the present weather condition.

“Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public should take adequate precaution.

“Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities.

“Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng,” it said.

Source: NAN

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NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, forecast thunderstorms on Sunday with rains over parts of Adamawa; Taraba; Borno; Kebbi; Kaduna; Gombe and Yobe states during the morning hours.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over the entire northern region. Rains are expected over the North Central region in the morning hours.

“Moderate thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Benue and Kogi states.

“Intermittent rains are anticipated in the morning hours over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Delta states,’’ it said.

According to it, intermittent rains are expected to prevail over parts of Osun; Oyo; Ekiti; Anambra; Ebonyi; Enugu; Edo; Akwa Ibom; Cross River; Rivers and Bayelsa states during the afternoon and evening hours.

The agency predicted morning thunderstorms on Monday with rains over parts of Kebbi; Sokoto; Bauchi; Kaduna; Borno; Taraba and Katsina states.

NiMet envisaged moderate thunderstorms later in the day over parts of Jigawa; Kebbi; Kaduna; Sokoto; Borno; Zamfara; Yobe; Adamawa and Katsina states.

The agency anticipated rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory and Plateau State during the morning hours.

It predicted moderate thunderstorms with rains later in the day over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger and Kogi states.

“There are prospects of intermitent rains over parts of Edo, Rivers and Delta states with cloudy atmosphere over the remaining southern states.

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“Later in the day, moderate/intermittent rains are expected over parts of Enugu; Ebonyi; Abia; Anambra; Bayelsa; Akwa Ibom; Cross River; Delta and Rivers states,” it said.

According to NiMet, morning thunderstorms are predicted on Tuesday with rains over parts of Yobe, Adamawa, Borno, and Taraba states.

The agency forecast thunderstorms over the entire northern region later in the day.

It predicted rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger and Kwara states with cloudy skies over the remaining states during the morning hours.

“In the afternoon or evening hours, intermittent rains are expected over part of the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara and Niger states.

“There are prospects of morning rains over parts of Edo, Delta, Imo and Anambra states with cloudy skies anticipated over the remaining parts of the southern region.

“Later in the day, intermittent rains are expected over parts of Ondo; Edo; Osun; Ekiti; Oyo; Cross River; Akwa Ibom; Delta and Bayelsa states,’’ it said.

NiMet advised the public to take adequate precaution as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms were likely to occur.

It further advised the residents to avoid flood-prone areas as high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities could occur due to downpours.

“Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities. Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet.

“Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng.  Public and Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,’’ it said.

Source: NAN

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NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja forecast morning thunderstorms on Sunday over parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Borno, Adamawa, Jigawa, Taraba and Kaduna states.

It envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Zamfara, Kebbi, Kano, Borno, Adamawa Bauchi, Katsina, Kaduna, Jigawa, Yobe, and Taraba states later in the day.

“Thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the central states, places like Plateau, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, Benue and Niger states during the morning hours.

“Later in the day, there are prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Kogi, Niger, Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory.

“The southern cities are expected to witness morning rains particularly parts of Imo, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Edo, Cross River, Bayelsa and Lagos states,’’ it said.

The agency anticipated thunderstorms to be accompanied with rains over parts of Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Imo, Ebonyi, Cross River, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Lagos states in the afternoon and or evening hours.

According to NiMet, early morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Yobe, Borno, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Jigawa, Taraba and Kaduna states on Monday, “while afternoon/evening period show prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Zamfara, Jigawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Kano, Bauchi and Kaduna states.”

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It stated that “early morning thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa states while afternoon and evening periods have prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Plateau Niger, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory.”

“Morning rains are anticipated over parts of Ekiti, Imo and Cross Rivers states with prospects of rains over parts of Abia, Imo, Ekiti, Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers, and Rivers states during the afternoon/evening hours,’’ it said.

NiMet envisaged morning thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi and Kaduna states on Tuesday.

According to it, thunderstorms were predicted over most parts of the northern region later in the day.

“Morning thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Nasarawa, Plateau and Niger states while thunderstorms are envisaged over the entire region during the afternoon/evening hours.

“Cloudy skies are predicted over the southern region with prospects of morning rains over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states while prospects of afternoon/evening rains are envisaged over the entire region,’’ it said.

NiMet advised public to take adequate precaution as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms were likely to occur.

It urged airline operators to get updated weather reports and forecast from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

Source: NAN

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Mohammed said on Wednesday in Katsina that out of the number, over 800 houses were affected in Faskari, 400 in Bindawa and 300 in Sabuwa local government areas.

The SEMA official explained that in Bindawa, the heavy rain, which lasted almost five hours, caused the death of two persons, saying that the agency was already looking at how to assist the victims.

The heavy rain, which started at about 10 a.m on Monday and stopped at about 4 p.m., forced many motorists to abandon their vehicles.

Some of the residents of Katsina metropolis expressed worry over the flooding of some major streets due to the heavy downpour.

Many motorists driving along Kofar Kaura roundabout and some parts of the layout area of the metropolis were able to divert by using a single lane of the road to their various destinations.

One of the motorists,  Malam Muhammad Safana, described the situation as worrisome, saying that the situation could worsen if the heavy rains continued.

“As you have seen, the rain has caused flooding, which filled some major roads in the city, looking for a route to pass, and also some houses were affected.

“As I was passing through the Tudun Katsira layout, some buildings were also affected due to the lack of proper drainage in the areas. Even those areas with the drainage are blocked by refuse, which obstructs the free flow of water during the rainy season,” he said.

Malam Abubakar Sani, another motorist, called on the state government to take immediate measures to prevent further recurrence of such incidents.

“I hope that following this incident, this will serve as a reminder to the state government to take action immediately, to avert future recurrence,” Sani said.

Source: NAN

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NiMet`s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja, said the observation revealed ample rainfall recorded over most parts of the country in the past 24 hours.

According to the agency, cloudy conditions are, however, still the prevalent weather over the country.

“For Friday, cloudy conditions with chances of overnight thunderstorms to affect Kaduna, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano and Gombe axis in the morning hours are anticipated.

“Later in the day, there are prospects of a few thunderstorms to affect parts of Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna and environs.

“The central cities should be cloudy with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Abuja, Kwara and Niger axis during the morning hours,” it said.

NiMet predicted a few thunderstorms likely over Plateau, Nassarawa, Benue, Kwara, Kogi and Abuja in the afternoon and evening periods.

It further predicted prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Akure, Ado, Ikom, Obudu and Abakaliki axis with the rest of the region in cloudy condition.

The agency envisaged widespread thunderstorms over the inland cities of the south later in the afternoon and evening periods.

It forecast the coastal region likely to experience intermittent thunderstorms and rains with better prospects during the afternoon and evening periods.

“For Saturday, there are prospects of morning thunderstorms over most parts of the region – places like Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa, Zaria and Taraba axis.

“Later in the afternoon and evening periods, thunderstorms are likely, over some parts of Borno, Yobe, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kano and Katsina axis.

“It should be predominantly cloudy over the central cities with chances of morning thunderstorms to affect parts of Nassarawa, Abuja, Benue and Kogi state,” it said.

According to it, as the day progresses, most places in the region should expect more thunderstorms, places like Abuja, Niger, Kwara and Plateau axis in the afternoon and evening periods.

The agency predicted widespread thunderstorms over the inland cities of the south in the morning hours.

It further predicted inland cities like Abakaliki, Enugu, Owerri, Ado, Oshogbo, Akure and Ibadan to witness a few thunderstorms and rains in the afternoon and evening period.

Nimet envisaged chances of intermittent thunderstorms and rains over the coastal region during the forecast period.

“For Sunday, a few parts of the northern region such as Kano, Kaduna, Zaria, Zamfara and environs has prospects of overnight into early morning thunderstorms.

“A few thunderstorms are likely over most parts of the north eastern flank with the rest of the region in cloudy conditions later in the afternoon and evening period.

“The central cities are to experience a few morning thunderstorms over Nassarawa, Plateau, Abuja, Benue and Kogi axis,” it said.

According to it, a few thunderstorms are envisaged over Abuja, Lafia, Makurdi and Jos in the afternoon and evening periods.

NiMet predicted the inland cities of the south to expect light rains in the morning with better prospects of thunderstorms and rains in the afternoon and evening period.

It envisaged intermittent thunderstorms and rains over the coast cities during the forecast period.

Source: NAN

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A correspondent of News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, observed that traders, workers, school children, motorcyclists, security agents and others now adorn mini-nylon raincoats anytime it rains.

They wore the raincoats as an alternative to umbrellas and would go about their daily routines not minding the downpour.

The dress-like nylon raincoats that come in different shades and designs,  are worn by both genders.

Before now, women used to wear shower caps made of nylons whenever it rains to protect their hairs from getting soaked.

Some of the mini-nylon raincoats are designed with head covers and sleeves, while others are without such accessories.

Some of the residents who spoke to NAN expressed diverse opinions on why they resolved to use the mini-nylon raincoats to cover themselves from rain, instead of the conventional umbrellas.

Juliana Adiri, a petty trader who sells mini-nylon raincoats, told NAN that several Lagosians had embraced the product and that the sellers were smiling to their banks from their bumper sales.

Adiri said that she used to make good sales with reasonable profits whenever it rained.

She said that this was because the mini-nylon raincoats served as quick raincoats for the ever-busy Lagosians who are always on the move come rain or shine.

“You can see school children and adults wearing the mini-nylon raincoats with joy instead of running from the rain or staying at home so that their bodies will not be soaked.

“I sell snacks and drinks but I still sell mini-nylon raincoats whenever it rains. I sell dozens and make my gains from them as they do not spoil easily,” she said.

Also, Ajibade Adedokun, a secondary school student, told NAN that when he spread his umbrella when it rained; it covered only his head and the upper part of his body.

Adedokun said that his school uniform’s trousers used to be soaked whenever he used his umbrella whenever it rained.

Adedokun said that his mother bought him the mini-nylon raincoat and he preferred it as it is handy, covered his whole body and also protected his school bag from being soaked by rain.

“I really love my mini-nylon raincoat and prefer it to the umbrella because it keeps me dry as I am wearing it now.

“It is protecting both my bag and uniform from the rain,” he said.

Similarly, Dele Oluwatobi, a motorcyclist, said that the mini-nylon raincoat had been helpful to the public.

He commended those who came with the initiative and for making it affordable and accessible for everybody, especially, during the rainy season.

Oluwatobi said that it was not convenient for those of them in the `Okada’ business to be carrying umbrellas while in motion.

He said that the introduction of the mini-nylon raincoats had erased such challenges and made riding `okada’ in the rain easy.

“People have embraced the use mini-nylon raincoats which sell for between N100 and N200 per pack.

“They are available everywhere, easy and free to wear and you can carry them about; that is not the case with an umbrella,” he said.

Victoria Osigwe, a bookshop owner, said she was fond of forgetting her umbrella during her business runs.

She said that she could wrap her mini-nylon raincoat inside her bag.

Henry Ikechukwu, a business man, however, said that the raincoat was not strong and not durable as it could tear easily if not properly handled.

“I have lost count the number of umbrellas that I had lost in the past. For this raincoat, you can fold and keep though, it is very fragile,” he added.

Kayode Olubode, a bus conductor, said that the mini-nylon raincoat was a good alternative for everyone, adding that he needed to wear it to enable him do his job.

Olubode said that he survived on daily income and that he would continue to patronise mini-nylon raincoat sellers whenever it rained.

Meanwhile, Mrs Ifesy Nwagu, a school proprietor, said the reason for the boom was because umbrellas had become too expensive for an average resident of Lagos.

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