Residents of some northern states have been directed by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) to prepare for heavy rainfall in the coming days.
In a statement released on Thursday, May 11, NiMet said thunderstorm cells are currently observed over the northern parts of the country including Borno, Taraba, Gombe, Bauchi and Kano and it is expected to propagate westward to equally give thunderstorm to some cities.
The current thunderstorm cells are expected to propagate easterly to give thunderstorms, accompanied with squall to cities in Plateau, FCT, Nasarawa, Jigawa, Adamama, Yobe, Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano and Katsina states in the next 2-6 hours.
NiMet said for areas where thunderstorms are expected, strong winds are likely to precede the rains and as such, trees, electric poles, unsecured objects and weak buildings may be felled, so the public is advised to be cautious and stay in-door especially during heavy rainfall to avoid being struck by lightning.
All Airline operators have been asked to avail themselves of weather reports periodically for effective planning in their operations. Also disaster risk managers, agencies and individuals have been asked to be proactive to avert loss of lives and property during the rainy season.
It is also speculated that there might be moderate to heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flood.
