Abuja | August 4, 2025 — The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a nationwide alert warning of widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall beginning Monday, heightening concerns over potential flash floods in several states.
In a three-day weather forecast released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet said the country is entering a critical phase of the rainy season, with increased risks of flooding and severe weather events.
According to the forecast, northern states including Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina are expected to experience morning thunderstorms on Monday, with conditions worsening later in the day.
“There is a high possibility of flood occurring over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, and Bauchi states during the forecast period,” NiMet warned.
In the North Central region, light morning rains are expected in Benue, Niger, Kogi, Nasarawa, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), followed by heavier showers by afternoon across Plateau, Kwara, and neighboring states.
Southern states are also likely to see significant rainfall. NiMet forecast cloudy skies and light morning showers in Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Anambra, Abia, Ogun, Edo, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa. More intense and widespread rainfall is expected later in the day, with a flood watch in effect for Oyo, Ogun, Edo, and Delta.
Tuesday and Wednesday Outlook
For Tuesday, thunderstorms are expected to continue across the northern belt, notably in Taraba, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Kaduna, and Zamfara, with moderate rains likely later in the day.
The central region, including Abuja, will see intermittent rainfall, while persistent showers are forecast from Lagos to Calabar in the south. NiMet has flagged Anambra, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom as high-risk areas for flooding.
By Wednesday, morning thunderstorms are forecast for Taraba and Kaduna, followed by scattered storms and moderate rain across Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, and Kano. Central states are expected to experience widespread afternoon rains, while intermittent showers are likely in the south, particularly in Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Cross River. Bayelsa faces the highest flood risk mid-week.
Safety Advisory
NiMet has urged residents to take precautionary measures:
- Avoid driving during heavy rainfall
- Activate emergency response systems in flood-prone areas
- Secure loose household items
- Wear warm clothing during cooler nights
- Disconnect electrical appliances during storms
The agency also advised airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather briefings to ensure safe flight planning. Nigerians are encouraged to stay informed through official NiMet platforms for real-time updates.
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