The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted rainy and thundery weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

According to NiMet’s weather outlook, isolated thunderstorms are expected on Monday, with light rains over parts of Adamawa and Taraba during the morning hours in the northern region.

For the central region, a cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals is expected, with prospects of thunderstorms with light rain over parts of Nasarawa, Federal Capital Territory, Niger, and Nasarawa state during the morning hours.

Isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over most parts of the region during the afternoon and evening period.

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

NiMet forecast a cloudy atmosphere on Monday with intervals of sunshine over the northern region, with prospects of isolated thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Taraba and Adamawa during the morning period.

Later in the afternoon and evening period, isolated thunderstorms with light rain are expected over parts of Kaduna, Kano, Gombe, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi, Adamawa, Zamfara, and Taraba.

The agency urged the states with the possibility of flash floods to activate emergency response plans immediately and the public to drive under rain with caution.

“To avoid leaching nutrients, farmers should refrain from applying fertilizer and pesticides right before the rains, ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collision. Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets. Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees,” NiMet advised.

Airline operators are also advised to get airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operations. NiMet urged residents to stay informed through weather updates from the agency by visiting its website.