The Nigerian Meteorological Company (NiMet) has warned of seemingly thunderstorms and rainfall in most components of Nigeria between Sunday, June 9, and Tuesday, June 11, 2025.
The alert, contained in NiMet’s climate outlook launched on Saturday in Abuja, forecasts a moist begin to the week, with heavy downpours anticipated within the North, North-Central, and Southern components of the nation.
“Within the afternoon/night hours, there are prospects of thunderstorms with rains over components of Taraba, Adamawa, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Kaduna, Jigawa, Borno, Gombe and Bauchi.
“Within the North-Central area, a cloudy morning is predicted over the area.
” Later within the day, thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over components of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Benue and Plateau States.
“Within the southern area, cloudy environment is predicted in the course of the morning hours,” it stated.
In keeping with it, rain showers are anticipated over components of Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Edo, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Anambra, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa States later within the day.
On Monday morning, thunderstorms are anticipated over components of Sokoto, Zamfara and Bauchi States, with extra widespread exercise later within the day.
“Within the North-Central area, morning thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over components of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kogi and Nasarawa States.
” Within the afternoon/night hours, thunderstorms are anticipated over components of Plateau, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi, and Benue States.
“Within the southern area, there are prospects of morning rains over components of Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom States,” it stated.
For Tuesday, within the northern area, remoted thunderstorms with reasonable rains are anticipated over components of Zamfara and Kaduna States within the morning interval.
NiMet suggested the general public to make sure that unfastened objects are fixed to keep away from collision and keep away from driving below heavy rain. Disconnect electrical home equipment from electrical sockets.
“Disconnect electrical home equipment from electrical sockets.
” Avoid tall timber to keep away from impression from falling branches and damaged timber.
“Residents are suggested to remain knowledgeable by way of climate updates from NiMet,” it added
For the aviation sector, the company suggested airline operators to acquire airport-specific climate reviews from NiMet to make sure efficient planning of their operations.
