JUST IN: NiMet Predicts Rain and Thunderstorms Nationwide from Sunday to Tuesday

 The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a crucial three-day weather forecast indicating widespread rain and thunderstorms across Nigeria from Sunday, August 17, through Tuesday, August 19, 2025  

Northern Region

• Sunday Morning: Moderate rain expected in parts of Jigawa, Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Yobe, Borno, and Adamawa  .
• Sunday Afternoon/Evening: Thunderstorms with moderate rainfall forecasted across Zamfara, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Bauchi, Gombe, Sokoto, Kebbi, Yobe, Borno, Adamawa, and Taraba  .
• Flood Risk: Elevated chances of flash floods in Kebbi, Gombe, and Bauchi during the forecast period  .

Central Region

• Sunday Morning: Intermittent light rains likely over Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), and Niger State  .
• Afternoon/Evening: Scattered light showers expected across Abuja, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, Benue, Kwara, and Kogi  .
• Flood Risk: High possibility of flooding in Niger, Plateau, Kogi, and Benue  .

Southern Region

• Sunday Morning: Predominantly cloudy skies with light rain becoming more probable later in the day  .
• Sunday Afternoon/Evening: Moderate rains likely in Enugu, Anambra, Oyo, Osun, Edo, Ondo, Ogun, Ekiti, Abia, Imo, Ebonyi, Delta, Rivers, Lagos, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River  .
• Flood Risk: Elevated likelihood of flooding in Osun State  .

Extended Outlook for Monday and Tuesday

• Monday: Continued thunderstorm activity with moderate rainfall predicted across major states of the northern, central, and southern regions, including Bauchi, Borno, Adamawa, Nasarawa, Kwara, and others  .
• Tuesday: Expectations of morning thunderstorms, especially in Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Yobe, Borno, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna, followed by more evening rain across those and additional central states  .
• Southern States: Light to moderate rains forecasted in the afternoon across Ekiti, Ondo, Osun, Cross River, and Lagos  .

Safety and Preparedness Advice from NiMet

• Do not drive under heavy rain conditions.
• Activate emergency response plans, especially in flood-prone states.
• Farmers are advised not to apply fertilisers or pesticides immediately before the rains to prevent leaching of nutrients.
• Secure loose objects to prevent them being blown away.
• Unplug electrical appliances during storms and avoid tall trees prone to falling branches.
• Airline operators should request airport-specific weather updates from NiMet to guide operational decisions.
• Stay informed through NiMet’s official channels or visit their website at www.nimet.gov.ng for continuous weather updates  .

Why This Matters

• Spanning both wet and storm-prone environments, today’s alert covers nearly every region, offering vital, actionable insight for individuals, authorities, and businesses.
• The inclusion of flood risk warnings and cross-sector safety measures makes this a comprehensive public advisory.