Environment

NiMet predicts three-day rain, thunderstorms from Monday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast rainy and thundery weather across the country from Monday, 22 September to Wednesday, 24 September 24.

In its outlook released in Abuja, NiMet predicted isolated thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Adamawa and Taraba on Monday morning, extending later in the day to Kaduna, Gombe, Kebbi, Zamfara, Bauchi, Southern Borno and other northern states.

For the central region, a cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals is expected, with prospects of thunderstorms and light rains over the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Niger and Plateau in the morning, intensifying into moderate rains in the afternoon and evening.

In the south, cloudy skies with sunshine intervals are anticipated, with isolated thunderstorms and light rains over Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Lagos, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom in the morning. Thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of the region later in the day.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, NiMet forecasts similar patterns: cloudy conditions with intervals of sunshine across the north and central regions, alongside isolated thunderstorms and light-to-moderate rains in many states. The southern region will experience thunderstorms, moderate rains, and possible flash floods in Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom and Rivers.

NiMet advised states likely to experience flash floods to activate emergency response plans. It also urged the public to exercise caution while driving in the rain, avoid standing under tall trees, and disconnect electrical appliances during storms.

Farmers were cautioned against applying fertiliser or pesticides just before rainfall to avoid nutrient loss.

Airline operators were further advised to obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for safe flight planning.

Environment

FG lists 16 states to experience flooding this week

The National Flood Early Warning Centre under the Federal Ministry of Environment, has predicted that 16 states will experience heavy rainfall and flooding between October 4 and October 8,2025.

The prediction notice was contained and signed by the Director, Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, Usman Abdullahi Bokani.

The ministry urged relevant stakeholders and state governments to take precautionary measures to mitigate the potential impacts of the predicted flooding.

According to the centre, the areas likely to be hit include: Delta State (Asaba), Yobe State (Damaturu), Sokoto State (Isa), Zamfara State (Anka, Bungudu, Gusau, Kaura-Namoda, Maradun, Shinkafi), Katsina State (Jibia), Oyo State (Kisi, Oyo), Kebbi State (Ribah, Sakaba, Yelwa), Kano State (Gwarzo, Sumaila, Karaye) and Niger State (Kontagora, Mashegu, Mokwa, New-Bussa, Rijau, Wushishi).

Others are Kwara State (Kosubosu), Benue State (Agaku, Buruku, Gboko, Katsina-Ala, Ugba), Borno State (Briyel), Bayelsa State (Brass, Ikpidiama, Odoni), Cross River State (Edor, Ikom), Rivers State (Itu, Ahoada), and Enugu State (Nsukka).

According to the National Emergency Management Agency, as of September 20, at least 232 persons had lost their lives, while 121,224 others had been displaced following floods that swept through parts of the country.

The 2025 flood dashboard shows that at least 339,658 people have been affected so far, with 681 sustaining various degrees of injuries.

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Flood sacks 4 communities in Adamawa

Flood, triggered by heavy downpour has taken over Limiwa, Rumde, Shinko and Jambutu communities in Yola-North and Yola-South local government areas of Adamawa.

SP Suleiman Nguroje, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, disclosed this to NAN in Yola on Tuesday.

He said that marine police personnel were deployed to some of the affected communities for search and rescue mission.

Nguroje said the state Commissioner of Police (CP), Morris Dankombo, personally visited the affected communities to assess the situation for necessary action.

The spokesman advised members of the public to remain calm, avoid floor prone areas to safeguard their families and property.

According to him, residents can reach the police on 08089671313 in case of emergencies.

Mr Ladan Ayuba, Head of Operation, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Yola Field Office, also confirmed the disaster to NAN.

He said NEMA personnel were deployed to the affected communities, adding that a press statement would subsequently be issued for more details.

A victim, Alhaji Umar Yusuf, expressed concern that more residents wouldFlood, triggered by heavy downpour has taken over Limiwa, Rumde, Shinko and Jambutu communities in Yola-North and Yola-South local government areas of Adamawa.

SP Suleiman Nguroje, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, disclosed this to NAN in Yola on Tuesday.

He said that marine police personnel were deployed to some of the affected communities for search and rescue mission.

Nguroje said the state Commissioner of Police (CP), Morris Dankombo, personally visited the affected communities to assess the situation for necessary action.

The spokesman advised members of the public to remain calm, avoid floor prone areas to safeguard their families and property.

According to him, residents can reach the police on 08089671313 in case of emergencies.

Mr Ladan Ayuba, Head of Operation, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Yola Field Office, also confirmed the disaster to NAN.

He said NEMA personnel were deployed to the affected communities, adding that a press statement would subsequently be issued for more details.

A victim, Alhaji Umar Yusuf, expressed concern that more residents would be displaced if the rain continued.

“This flood is first of its kind; we have never experienced such in the history of these areas,” he said.

Yusuf called on the state government to come up with solution to mitigate flood disaster in the area.

Another resident, Musa Sani appealed to the state government to complete the road project from Jokems roundabout to stadium with dual Culvet, saying it would help in addressing incessant flood in the areas. be displaced if the rain continued.

“This flood is first of its kind; we have never experienced such in the history of these areas,” he said.

Yusuf called on the state government to come up with solution to mitigate flood disaster in the area.