BREAKING: Expect 48-hour Downpour Today In These States In Nigeria (LIST)

BREAKING: Expect 48-hour Downpour Today In These States In Nigeria (LIST)

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a notice to residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Edo, Kwara, and 22 additional states regarding an impending 48-hour period of continuous rainfall starting on Thursday.

In its weekly heavy rainfall forecast bulletin released on Wednesday, the agency advised residents to also be prepared for potential flash floods.

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The affected states include Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi, Enugu, Delta, Bayelsa, Abia, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ebonyi, Kwara, and Benue.

According to the bulletin: “Moderate to heavy rainfall is anticipated during the forecast period (Thursday, 28th, and Friday, 29th of September 2023) in parts of Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi, Enugu, Edo, Delta, and Bayelsa. Additionally, Abia, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ebonyi, Kwara, Benue State, and the Federal Capital Territory will experience similar conditions.”

The agency emphasized that in other parts of the country, lighter to moderate rainfall is anticipated.

Regarding the potential impacts of the rain, NiMet cautioned: “The anticipated moderate to heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding in the affected areas. Strong winds are expected to accompany the rainfall, with the most intense winds anticipated over parts of Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Bauchi, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Kebbi State.”

The agency advised residents to exercise caution and avoid driving through areas with surface runoff waters, which may have strong undercurrents. Additionally, it highlighted the risks of slippery road surfaces and reduced visibility as potential hazards associated with the impending downpour.

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