NiMet Warns Residents of Ekiti, Ondo, 31 Other States to Brace for Three Days of Heavy Rains, Strong Winds

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather alert for 33 states across the country, warning of moderate to heavy rainfall and strong winds in the next three days. The agency said the weather conditions could cause flooding, erosion, and damage to properties and infrastructure.

According to NiMet’s latest impact-based weather forecast bulletin, the states that will experience moderate to heavy rainfall from Friday, October 6, to Sunday, October 8, 2023, are Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Bauchi, Kaduna, Plateau, Taraba, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Kogi, Kwara, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Ogun, Benue, Nasarawa, Abia, Rivers, Imo, Anambra, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Ondo and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The agency advised residents of these states to take precautionary measures such as avoiding low-lying areas, clearing drainage channels, and securing their belongings. It also urged farmers to harvest their crops before the rains to avoid losses.

NiMet also said that strong winds will affect parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Niger, Katsina, Kwara, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Kaduna, Gombe, Nasarawa, Plateau, Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe and Borno states from Friday to Sunday. The agency warned that the winds could cause dust storms, reduced visibility and damage to roofs and trees.

The agency noted that there is little or no chance of temperature-related hazards across the country due to the low to moderate temperatures that are anticipated during the period. It said it will continue to monitor the weather situation and provide updates as necessary.

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