The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned that many parts of the country will experience thunderstorms and heavy rainfall from Sunday, June 9, to Tuesday, June 11, 2025.
In a weather outlook released in Abuja on Saturday, NiMet said that people living in the North, North-Central, and Southern regions should prepare for wet weather at the start of the week.
“Thunderstorms with rain are expected in the afternoon and evening hours across parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Kaduna, Jigawa, Borno, Gombe and Bauchi,” the report said.
In the North-Central area, a cloudy morning is likely, followed by thunderstorms and rain later in the day in Abuja, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Benue and Plateau States.
NiMet also said the southern region would see a cloudy start on Sunday morning, with rain showers later expected in Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Edo, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Anambra, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa.
On Monday morning, thunderstorms are expected in Sokoto, Zamfara, and Bauchi States, while more rain is likely later in the day across other northern areas.
In the North-Central zone, thunderstorms with rain are expected in the morning over the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kogi, and Nasarawa, with additional storms expected in Plateau, Kwara, Kogi, Benue and Niger States in the evening.
In the South, early morning showers are predicted in Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom States.
For Tuesday, NiMet forecasted isolated thunderstorms with moderate rain over parts of Zamfara and Kaduna in the morning.
NiMet urged Nigerians to take safety precautions during this period. It advised people to secure loose items around their homes, avoid driving under heavy rain, unplug electrical appliances to prevent damage, and stay away from tall trees during storms.
“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet,” the agency said.
NiMet also told airline operators to get airport-specific weather information before flying to ensure safe and timely operations.
