NiMet Predicts Heavy To Moderate Rainfall In FCT

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency, NiMet, says the FCT and neighbouring states will experience heavy to moderate rainfall on Sunday.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Director General of the Agency, Professor Mansur Bako Matazu in Abuja.

The statement warns of possible flash floods, riverine flooding, strong winds, and soil erosion as well as thunder and lightning due to the anticipated heavy downpour.

“During the forecast period (21st, 22nd and 23rd July, 2023), there are good chances of very strong winds to affect parts of Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Yobe, Bauchi, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi State” Prof Matazu adds.

It also anticipates displacement of people due to floods, outbreak of water-borne diseases and damage to infrastructure.

“Low to Moderate rainfall, flash flooding, riverine flooding, soil erosion, strong winds, Thunder and lightning are likely, displacements of people due to flash floods, outbreaks of water- borne diseases, isolated cases of damage to weak structures”

According to the statement, Prof Matazu appealed to residents to heed to the early warning and avoid driving or wading into a pool of water during the rains.

The statement says all blocked drains should be cleared and advised people who reside on water channels to relocate.

“High risk of Hazards due to Strong winds is very likely. Large scale damages to weak structures, felling of trees, disruption of vehicular movement due to blockage of roads, displacement of people due to damages to buildings”

It explains that Moderate to Heavy Rainfall is also likely to affect parts of Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna, Plateau, Bauchi, Niger, Adamawa, Borno, Bayelsa, Rivers, Imo and Abia State during the forecast period.

According to the statement low to Moderate Rainfall is expected over Delta, Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, Cross River, Enugu, Anambra and Taraba state.

It urges authorities to keep people informed about the development and raise awareness by taking action to monitor the situation closely.

Georgina Humphrey, Edited By Grace Namiji