Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted 7-day heavy rainfall and flooding in 15 States.
The states expected to experience heavy rainfall are Niger, Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Taraba, Delta, Imo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa, Ekiti and Osun.
In the weekly weather bulletin issued by NiMet on Tuesday, it was revealed that the forecast is valid for seven days from June 18 to June 24, 2024.
This is even as the agency disclosed that the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) is expected to be strong within the week over the West African region, adding that the strong MJO would lead to good moisture influx and velocity divergence which is expected to enhance the prospects of heavy rainfall.
The bulletin reads: “During the week, the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) is expected to be strong within the week over the West African region. Good moisture influx and velocity divergence is expected to enhance the prospects of Heavy rainfall over parts of Niger, Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Taraba, Delta, Imo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa, Ekiti and Osun states.”
NiMet also hinted that moderate to heavy rainfall is anticipated over parts of Zamfara, Kano, Borno, Gombe, Adamawa, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Ondo, Lagos, Edo, Enugu, Ebonyi and Anambra states.
The agency predicted low rainfall over parts of Sokoto, Katsina, Jigawa and Yobe States, saying that the rest of the country would experience low to moderate rainfall.
The agency warned that the heavy rainfall in some parts of the country could lead to flash floods on roads, bridges and low-lying areas, which could disrupt vehicular traffic.
To avert loss, the agency advised the public to take necessary safety precautions and avoid walking through fast-flowing runoff waters.
The agency informed that maximum temperature range of 25 – 30oC is anticipated over parts of Sokoto, Katsina, Jigawa, Yobe, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kano, Bauchi, Gombe and Borno states.
“Temperature range of 30 – 35oC is expected over parts of Kaduna, Plateau, Taraba, Lagos, Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers states.
"The rest of the country is expected to experience a temperature range of 20 – 25oC, "the agency added.
According to NiMet, the minimum temperature range of 15 – 20oC is expected over parts of Plateau states.
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