The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMET, has predicted four days of heavy rainfall in five northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.
NiMET in its latest weather forecast listed parts of Kaduna, Niger, Bauchi, Plateau, Nasarawa and the FCT will be affected by the heavy downpour.
It was also disclosed that moderate to heavy rainfall is also expected in states like Kwara, Oyo, Kogi, Ogun, Ekiti, Ondo, Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara, Kebbi, Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, Gombe, Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, Enugu, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Rivers, Edo and Delta.
According to the report, low to moderate rainfall is expected in parts of the country within the period under review.
“While light or no rains are expected in very few states; as a result of the heavy rains expected over parts of central cities and the moderate rainfall expected over the southeastern part of the country for two consecutive days, there are chances of flash floods on roads, low-lying settlements and river channels.
“Also, the moderate and heavy rainfall events are expected to be accompanied by strong winds especially over the northern and central states during the forecast period.”
NiMET therefore advised the public to avoid low lying terrains, avoid driving through running water and also to avoid standing under trees during rain.
“Hence, the public is advised to avoid low-lying terrains, not to drive through running water, clear waterways of debris, avoid standing under trees and unsecured structures during the rain, and switch off electrical appliances before the rains,” it added.
