Posted by Sade Williams
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET), in a three-day forecast, has alerted the general public of heavy rainfall between August 17, 18 and 19, 2021.
It also forecasts that there are chances of moderate to heavy rainfall events especially during the first and the third days, which can reduce horizontal visibility, increasing the likelihood of cars skidding off the road and chances of car crashes and likely delays in flight operations.
Areas such as Southern Kebbi, western Niger, Northern Katsina, Eastern Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Western Yobe, Gombe, Kaduna, Plateau, Nasarawa, Eastern FCT and Kwara State are expected to experience haevy rainfall.
NiMet also stated that there are chances of moderate to heavy rainfall over parts of Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Benue, Ebonyi, Sokoto, Ekiti, Edo, Kogi, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Enugu and Anambra
Other states that will experience moderate to heavy rainfall in the next three days are : Imo, Abia, Ondo, Lagos, Delta and Bayelsa State
However, NiMet said that light rains are expected over the rest of the country .
NiMet on its forecast advisory stated that due to the heavy rainfall expected over Southern Kebbi, western Niger, northern Katsina, eastern Kano, igawa, Bauchi, Western Yobe, Gombe, Kaduna, Plateau, Nasarawa, Eastern FCT and Kwara State on the 13th, 14th and 15th August, 2021, there are increased chances of flash flood events on roads, settlements, farmlands and bridges which can disrupt vehicular traffic and reduce visibility.
The agency advised the public to exercise restraint when going out, keep monitoring the situation, avoid low-lying areas and fast flowing runoff waters.
NiMet also advised the public to be prepared for these events to avoid damages from rain-related hazards, adding that elsewhere no hydrometeorological hazards are anticipated.
