The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned
residents of 12 northern states and the federal capital territory (FCT) of
thunderstorms and heavy rainfalls in May.
The states include Borno, Taraba, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa,
Yobe, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina.
In a statement issued on Friday by Muntari Ibrahim, NiMet’s
public relations general manager, the agency said it has observed thunderclouds
in the north.
Ibrahim said moderate-to-heavy rainfall during the course of
the month could lead to flash floods, adding that thunderstorms are expected to
last for about two to six hours.
He warned that for areas where thunderstorms are expected,
strong winds are likely to precede the rains, and as such, trees, electric
poles, unsecured objects and weak buildings may be felled.
Ibrahim advised the public to be cautious and stay indoors,
especially during heavy rainfall, to avoid being struck by lightning.
He urged airline operators to avail themselves of weather
reports periodically from NiMet for effective planning.
“Thunderstorm cells are currently observed over the northern
parts of the country including Borno, Taraba, Gombe, Bauchi and Kano states,”
he said.
“These are expected to propagate westward to give squally
thunderstorms to some cities, including Maiduguri, Gashua, Katsina, Kaduna and
Kano.
“You’re to avoid being struck by lightning, including the
falling of trees on motorists and commuters.”
NiMet also called on disaster risk managers, agencies and
individuals to be proactive and take precautionary measures to avert loss of
lives and property during the rainy season.
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