The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has notified the Federal Capital Territory residents, Edo, Kwara, and 22 other states of 48-hour downpour beginning on Thursday.
In its weekly heavy rainfall forecast bulletin released on Wednesday, NIMET told the residents also to expect flash floods.
Other states listed are Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi, Enugu, Delta, Bayelsa, Abia, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ebonyi, Kwara, and Benue.
NIMET warned residents against driving through surface runoff waters, as they have strong undercurrents.
The agency also identified slippery road surfaces and reduced visibility as other hazards that the downpour may trigger.
“Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected within the forecast period (Thursday 28th and Friday 29th, September 2023) over parts of Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi, Enugu, Edo, Delta, and Bayelsa.
Other States are: “Abia, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ebonyi, Kwara, Benue State and the Federal Capital Territory.”
“Strong winds should accompany the rains with the strongest winds expected over parts of Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Bauchi, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Kebbi State,” the bulletin reads,
Residents of the affected states are advised to take necessary precautions to stay safe during the heavy rainfall.
