NIMET Warns of Heavy Rainfall in Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, 12 Other states

• The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted heavy rainfall in 15 states across the country
• The agency warned residents of Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and ten other southern states to expect heavy rainfall
• This was disclosed in the agency's Multi-Hazard Impact-Based Weather Forecast Bulletin on Monday, November 6

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FCT, Abuja - Residents of Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa, and 12 other States have been warned to expect heavy rainfall on Tuesday, November 7.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) gave the warning in its Multi-Hazard Impact-Based Weather Forecast Bulletin issued on 6th November, for 7th to 9th November, 2023, The Nation reported.

According to NiMet, in the next three days, some northern states might experience extremely high temperatures.

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The agency also stated that very strong winds might affect 13 states.

“Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected over parts of Kwara, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Ogun, Lagos, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Imo, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Taraba, and Cross River States on Tuesday 7th November 2023 (0000 – 2359hrs).

“Low to moderate rainfall is also expected over parts of Kaduna, the FCT, Nasarawa, Plateau, Anambra, Kogi, Benue, Ebonyi, Oyo and Adamawa States.

“There are good chances of moderate to heavy rainfall anticipated on Wednesday 8th November (0000 – 2359hrs), over parts of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Imo, Cross River, Abia, and Akwa Ibom States.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that NiMet predicted heavy rainfall in about 21 states in the country on Friday, September 8.

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The weather forecast released by NiMet on Thursday, September 7, indicated that some parts of Kwara and Niger states would witness heavy rainfall on Friday.

Legit.ng gathered that 20 other states listed by the agency would experience moderate to heavy rainfalls.

NEMA alert: Cameroon opens Lagdo Dam

Legit.ng also reported that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) received an alert over a looming flood on the banks of River Benue.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the alert in a letter dated August 21. The letter said the Cameroonian government planned to “open the flood gates of the Lagdo Dam on the Benue River in days ahead”.

Source: Legit.ng