The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, (NiMet), has warned Nigerians especially residents of 11 states and the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) of the prospects of heavy rain that may last for three days.
This is contained in the agency`s bulletin, titled: “Heavy Rainfall Forecast Bulletin No: 2023005”.
The agency warned that the three-day heavy rain fall, which was expected to begin yesterday, would especially affect Kaduna, Plateau, Nasarawa, Taraba, Cross River, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta States and the FCT, and last till Friday, 12th May.
It added that other States would also experience rainfall but not as heavy as the aforementioned ones. The States in this category are Kebbi, southern Sokoto, Oyo and Ogun.
The agency, however, warned that there might be the heavy rains might be accompanied by strong winds and thunder stressing that residents should take protective measures to avert casualty.
According to the bulletin, which was issued on May 9 dealt exclusively with “Category of Forecast”, is valid “From 0000UTC of 10th May, 2023 to 2359UTC 12th May, 2023”.
