The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has warned residents of 13 northern states to expect thunderstorms and subsequent heavy rains in the coming days.
NiMet’s spokesperson Muntari Ibrahim said the agency has observed thundercloud activities in the north eastern part of the country.
“Thunderstorm cells are currently observed over the northern parts of the country including Borno, Taraba, Gombe, Bauchi and Kano.
“These are expected to propagate westward to give squally thunderstorms to some cities.” it reads,” NiMet said a statement.
The statement added that 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.
The agency also warned that 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, a reason it advised the public is advised to be cautious and stay in-door especially during heavy rainfall to avoid being struck by lightning.
The organization also advised all airline operators to avail themselves of weather reports periodically from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.
It also noted that moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash flood, hence the public is advised to take necessary caution.
NiMet called on disaster risk managers, agencies and individuals to be proactive, to avert loss of lives and property during the rainy season.
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