Tag: NiMet

‘Heavy Rains Coming,’ Lagos Raises Flash Flood, Strong Winds Alert

Ganiyu Amodu

An above-normal rainfall pattern is expected in Lagos State in 2025, with an estimated annual precipitation of 1,952mm, according to projections from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET). The forecast signals prolonged rainy periods and potential disruptions across multiple sectors, raising concerns over flood management and infrastructure resilience. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this during a media briefing on the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction and Socio-Economic Implications for Lagos State, held in Ikeja on Wednesday. Wahab explained that the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO)…

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NiMet Forecasts 3-Day Thunderstorms, Rains From Monday

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, on Sunday, predicted rainy and thundery weather conditions across the country, starting from Monday to Wednesday. The weather outlook released in Abuja forecast isolated thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Katsina, Kano, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, Adamawa and Taraba states in the northern region during the Monday’s morning hours. The release stated that there would be intermittent rains over parts of Niger, Benue, Kogi, Kwara States and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT during the morning hours. “In the afternoon and evening hours, localised rains are envisaged over…

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