Nigerian Meteorological Agency Warns of Heavy Rainfall, Strong Winds in 15 States

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned that at least 15 states across the country will experience moderate to heavy rainfall in the next three days. The weather agency also said 18 states will experience strong winds between today and tomorrow.

The states that are expected to experience heavy rainfall include Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Bauchi, Kaduna, Plateau, Taraba, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Kogi, Kwara, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, and Ogun states.The states that are expected to experience strong winds include Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Niger, Katsina, Kwara, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Kaduna, Gombe, Nasarawa, Plateau, Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe, and Borno states, including the FCT.

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NiMet advised residents of the affected states to be prepared for the harsh weather conditions and to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their properties.

Source: Punch