NiMet Warns: 24 Nigerian States and FCT Brace for Heavy Rainfall and Flash Floods
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a warning to residents of 24 states across Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, to prepare for heavy rainfall anticipated between Thursday, September 28th, and Friday, September 29th, 2023. This advisory comes from NiMet’s weekly heavy rainfall forecast bulletin.
Potential Flash Floods and Strong Winds
NiMet has cautioned that this heavy rainfall might be accompanied by flash floods due to its expected intensity, as well as strong winds in specific areas.
States Affected by the Rainfall
The affected states, as predicted by NiMet, encompass a significant portion of Nigeria and include Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi, Enugu, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Abia, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ebonyi, Kwara, Benue State, and the Federal Capital Territory.
Detailed Forecast
According to NiMet’s statement, “Moderate to Heavy rainfall is expected within the forecast period (Thursday, September 28th, and Friday, September 29th, 2023) over parts of Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi, Enugu, Edo, Delta, and Bayelsa.”
Additional States Affected
The forecast extends to other states as well, including “Abia, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ebonyi, Kwara, Benue State, and the Federal Capital Territory.”
Potential Impact
NiMet’s advisory also notes that the anticipated moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding in areas where it occurs.
Moreover, strong winds are expected to accompany the rainfall, with the strongest winds forecasted over parts of Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Bauchi, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Kebbi State.
This alert from NiMet serves as an important reminder for residents in the mentioned regions to take precautionary measures and stay informed about the weather conditions during this period of expected heavy rainfall and possible flash floods.
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