He Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) said on Tuesday that there are prospects of moderate to heavy rain in at least 25 states in the country in the next three days.
NiMet said moderate to heavy rain is expected in parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Niger, Kogi, Ondo, Edo, Delta. Bayelsa, Rivers, Imo, Akwa Ibom, Abia, Ebonyi and Cross River State.
In addition, light to moderate rain is expected in parts of Lagos, Ogun and Adamawa, NiMet said in its Tuesday weather advisory. He added that very light or no rains are expected in the rest of the country.
There are prospects for flash flooding with moderate to heavy rain expected, especially for Thursday and Friday, the agency said.
He also foresaw that these moderate to heavy rains should be accompanied by strong winds. For this reason, it is recommended that citizens not circulate through surface runoff water, since they have strong underground currents.
Other likely hazards include slippery road surfaces and reduced visibility during rain, which can disrupt road traffic.
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“Strong winds are a threat to weak structures, trees and masts. Unplug electrical appliances before and not during rains,” NiMet said.
He advised the public to stay tuned for further updates.