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  • NiMet Rejects N5 Trillion Loss Claims, Says Reports Are Baseless and Misleading

    NiMet Rejects N5 Trillion Loss Claims, Says Reports Are Baseless and Misleading

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has strongly dismissed reports alleging that Nigerian farmers lost about N5 trillion as a result of inaccurate weather forecasts, describing the claims as false, misleading and unsupported by credible evidence.

    In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, NiMet faulted publications by The Nation on February 2, 2026, and Daily Trust on February 3, 2026, which attributed the claim to the Foundation for Peace Professionals. The agency said the reports amounted to a deliberate attempt to misinform the public.

    The statement, signed by Rabiatu Lawal Ado, Acting Head of NiMet’s Public Relations Unit, said the alleged N5 trillion loss was not supported by any verifiable data, transparent methodology or independent assessment.

    “The alarmist claim that Nigerian farmers lost nearly N5 trillion in productive capital as a result of NiMet’s weather forecasts is entirely unfounded and economically irresponsible,” the agency stated.

    NiMet stressed that it has provided reliable weather and climate services in Nigeria for more than 140 years, supporting planning and decision-making across critical sectors of the economy, particularly agriculture.

    According to the agency, independent evaluations by development partners, the World Meteorological Organization, sector stakeholders and farmers nationwide indicate that NiMet’s forecast accuracy has improved significantly over time. The agency said its accuracy now exceeds the 60 per cent benchmark and has reached over 90 per cent in recent years.

    NiMet explained that its Seasonal Climate Predictions, early warning alerts and location-specific agro-advisories are designed to help farmers make informed decisions on planting dates, crop selection, irrigation planning and risk management.

    “These products are disseminated through state governments, agricultural extension services, traditional media platforms and digital channels to ensure wide reach and accessibility,” the agency noted.

    The meteorological agency also referenced the executive summary of the 2025 Wet Season Agricultural Performance Survey in Nigeria, conducted in collaboration with key institutions across the agricultural value chain. According to NiMet, the survey recorded increased crop yields and livestock production across the country.

    The findings showed improved output in major crops such as rice, maize, cowpea, yam, cassava and groundnut compared to 2024. The survey also indicated a reduction in food prices across all geopolitical zones, reflecting improved supply conditions and the impact of effective policy interventions.

    Reaffirming its commitment to national food security, climate resilience and sustainable agricultural development, NiMet said it would not be distracted by what it described as sensational narratives.

    The agency called on stakeholders, civil society organisations and the media to engage responsibly and ensure that public discourse is guided by facts, credible evidence and verified data.

  • NiMet Forecasts Dust Haze and Cloudiness Across Nigeria

    NiMet Forecasts Dust Haze and Cloudiness Across Nigeria

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and cloudiness in various parts of the country from Sunday to Wednesday.

    According to the agency’s weather outlook released in Abuja:

    • In the northern region, moderate dust haze is expected on Monday and Tuesday, increasing to thick dust haze on Wednesday.
    • The central region is forecast to experience thick to moderate dust haze throughout the period.
    • Inland cities in the southern region are expected to have moderate dust haze from Sunday through Wednesday.
    • Coastal areas are predicted to have sunny skies with patches of clouds, with isolated thunderstorms and light rains possible later in the day in Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Delta States.

    NiMet advised that dust particles are suspended in the air, recommending that people with asthma or respiratory conditions take necessary precautions. Drivers are advised to exercise caution during rainfall. Airline operators are encouraged to obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet.

    Residents are also advised to stay informed through official updates from NiMet via their website: www.nimet.gov.ng.

  • NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted thundery and rainy weather conditions from Thursday to Saturday across the country.
    NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Wednesday in Abuja, forecast isolated thunderstorms over parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Taraba, Gombe, Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, and Adamawa states during the morning hours.
    According to the forecast, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Borno, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Yobe, Zamfara, Bauchi, Gombe, and Adamawa states later in the day.
    The agency said in the North Central region, moderate rains are expected over parts of Niger State during the morning, while moderate rains are also expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa, and Benue States later in the day.
    NiMet further revealed that over the southern region, intermittent rains are expected over parts of Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states in the afternoon and evening hours.
    It forecast thunderstorms over parts of Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, and Kano states on Friday morning, while anticipating scattered thunderstorms across the northern region later in the afternoon and evening hours.
    NiMet predicted isolated rains over parts of Niger, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, and Plateau States on Friday morning and then forecast moderate rains over parts of Niger, Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, and Benue States later in the day.
    The agency also envisaged cloudy skies over the southern region during the morning hours and intermittent rains over parts of the region later in the day.
    For Saturday, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Sokoto, Kaduna, Bauchi, Zamfara, Adamawa, Taraba, and Kebbi States in the morning hours.
    Later in the afternoon and evening hours, widespread thunderstorms are expected across the northern region.
    Over the North Central region, moderate rains are expected during the morning hours over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, and Benue states.
    NiMet forecast thunderstorms with moderate rains over most parts of the North Central region during the afternoon and evening hours.
    It anticipated intermittent rains across the southern region during the afternoon to evening hours.
    NiMet advised residents of major cities to avoid flood-prone areas, as there is a high likelihood of urban flooding in major cities due to heavy downpours.
    Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.
    The agency advised the public and airline operators to obtain updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning of their operations.

  • NiMet Predicts 3-Day Dust Haze From Friday To Sunday

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Friday to Sunday across the country.

    NiMet’s weather outlook released in Abuja anticipated Dust haze with localised visibility of less than or equal to 1000m over the northern states throughout.

    “The forecast period with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba  in the afternoon/evening hours. Sunny skies with few cloud patches are expected over the North Central in the morning.

    “Localized thunderstorms are expected over parts of Benue, Kogi and Kwara  during the afternoon/evening hours.

    “Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are expected over the Inland states of the South and the Coastal areas in the morning with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom states,” it said.

    According to NiMet, thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of Osun, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Edo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta  later in the day.

    The agency forecast sunny and hazy atmosphere over the Northern states on Saturday throughout the forecast period with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba state in the afternoon and evening hours.

    “Sunny skies with few cloud patches are anticipated over the North Central region during the morning hours. Later in the day, there are chances of localized thunderstorms over parts of Nasarawa, Kogi, Kwara and Benue.

    “Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are envisaged over the Inland states of the South and the Coastal areas in the morning with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom.

    “In the afternoon/evening hours, localized thunderstorms is anticipated over parts of Osun, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Edo, Imo, Enugu, Abia, Ebonyi, Anambra, Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Rivers and Delta states,” it said.

    It said sunny and hazy atmosphere is anticipated over the northern region on Sunday with solated thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa and Taraba during the afternoon and evening hours.

    “Sunny atmosphere with few patches of cloud is expected over the North Central region on Sunday during the morning hours.

    It envisaged isolated thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger and Benue later in the day.

    It predicted a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine in the morning hours.

    “In the afternoon/evening hours, localised thunderstorms are envisaged over Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa and Lagos states.

    “Dust particles are in suspension, public should take necessary precautions. People with Asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situations.

    ” Night–time cold temperatures should be expected.

    Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operation. 

  • NiMet Predicts 3-Day Sunshine, Cloudiness From Monday

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

    NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecast cloudy atmosphere on Monday with intervals of sunshine over the northern region.

    The agency anticipated prospects of thunderstorms accompanied with rains over Gombe, Bauchi, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Taraba and Adamawa States in the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, scattered thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Kebbi, Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba and Kaduna States.

    “The cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the North Central region with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa and Kwara States during the morning hours.

    “Thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Benue, Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi and Kwara States during the afternoon to evening hours,” it said.

    According to NiMet, cloudy atmosphere is expected over the inland states of the South and the coastal belt of the country.

    It envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States during the morning hours.

    The agency forecast thunderstorms and moderate rains over parts of Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Enugu, Ondo, Oyo, Edo, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States later in the day.

    According to NiMet, cloudy skies with sunshine intervals are anticipated over the Northern region on Tuesday with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kano, Gombe, Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara and Bauchi States in the morning hours.

    It predicted thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe and Kaduna States during the afternoon/evening hours.

    “Cloudy skies are anticipated over the North Central region with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara and Niger States.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger and Plateau States.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is expected over inland states of South and its coast with chances of isolated rains over parts of Ebonyi, Enugu, Abia, Osun, Oyo, Ogun, Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, Edo, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States during the morning hours.”

    It anticipated thunderstorms over the entire Southern region in the afternoon and evening hours.

    The agency forecast cloudy skies on Wednesday with sunshine intervals over the Northern region in the morning hours.

    According to it, there are prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Kaduna, Taraba and Adamawa States later in the day.

    It predicted cloudy morning over the North Central region during the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Benue, Niger, Plateau, Nasarawa States and the Federal Capital Territory.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the inland areas of the South and its coastal states during the morning hours. In the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms along with moderate rains are envisaged over the entire region.

    “Moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash floods. The public is advised to take necessary caution, avoid driving and walking through flood waters,” it said.

    According to NiMet, strong winds are likely to precede and accompany the thunderstorms, citizens are advised to take necessary safety precautions.

    The agency further advised disaster risk managers, agencies and individuals to be proactive to avert loss of lives and property during the rainy season.

    Besides, the agency urged all Airline operators to avail themselves of weather reports and alerts periodically from NiMet for effective planning for their operations.

  • NiMet Predicts 3-day Thunderstorm, Cloudiness Across Nigeria

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has Predicted thunderstorm and cloudiness from Tuesday to Thursday across the country.

    The weather outlook released in Abuja, forecasts cloudy atmosphere on Tuesday with intervals of sunshine over the northern region.

    It envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kebbi and Kaduna states in the morning hours.

    “Further into the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Taraba and Kaduna states.

    “Thunderstorms are expected over parts of Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kwara, Kogi and Benue states in the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Niger and Nasarawa states,” it said.

    According to it, cloudy atmosphere is expected over the inland states of the South and the coastal states with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, Ogun, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa and Cross River states in the morning hours.

    The agency anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Imo, Abia, Ekiti, Ebonyi, Ondo, Oyo, Anambra, Enugu, Edo, Delta, Lagos, Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom states later in the day.

    NiMet predicted cloudy skies on Wednesday with spells of sunshine over the northern region with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Taraba and Gombe states in the morning hours.

    It forecast thunderstorms over parts of Bauchi, Kaduna and Zamfara states later in the day.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the North Central region with thunderstorms over parts of Niger, Kogi and Benue states in the morning hours.

    ”Later in the day, thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa states.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is expected over inland cities of South and coastal belt with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Enugu, Awka, Ebonyi, Imo, Anambra, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Lagos states in the morning hours.”

    NiMet envisaged thunderstorms and rains over parts of Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Ekiti, Osun, Edo, Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa, Lagos, Delta and Akwa Ibom states later in the day.

    The agency predicted cloudy skies on Thursday with sunshine intervals over the northern region in
    the morning with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Zamfara, Kaduna, Kebbi, Sokoto and Katsina states.
    According to it, cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the North central region with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Kogi and Benue states in the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Niger, the Federal Capital Territory and Plateau states. Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the inland cities of the South and the coastal states with few thunderstorms over parts of Oyo, Ogun and Lagos states in the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Enugu, Ekiti, Osun, Edo, Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa states,” it said.

    According to NiMet, moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash floods. The public is advised to take necessary caution, avoid driving and walking through flood waters.

    It advised the citizens to take necessary safety precautions as strong winds are likely to precede and accompany the thunderstorms.

    “Disaster Risk Managers, Agencies and individuals should be proactive, to avert loss of lives and
    property during the rainy season.

    “All Airline operators are advised to avail themselves of weather reports and alerts periodically from NiMet for effective planning for their operations,” it said. 

  • NiMet achieves ISO certification for aeronautical services, capacity building

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has successfully obtained recertification for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 and ISO 29990:2010, signifying its commitment to aeronautical meteorological services and capacity building.

    The ISO certifications were conferred at NiMet’s Regional Training Centre (RTC) in Lagos and the Muhammadu Buhari Meteorological Institute of Science and Technology (MBMIST) in Katsina.

    Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu, the Director General of NiMet, shared the achievement in Abuja, explaining, “We embraced this challenge in 2013, maintaining our certification every three years.

    “We have recently been recertified for ISO 9001:2015, which covers aeronautical meteorological services in the six major international airports across the country. Our aim is to expand this coverage to an additional 10 airports nationwide.

    “We’ve also obtained recertification for ISO 29990:2010, specifically for our training programs. NiMet operates two training institutes similar to polytechnics—one in Lagos, the RTC, a World Meteorological Organization (WMO) accredited training centre, and the Muhammadu Buhari Meteorological Institute of Science and Technology (MBMIST) in Katsina, accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for offering diplomas.

    “This certification applies to training in various aspects of meteorology, including applied meteorology and climate change,” he further elaborated.

    Notably, NiMet holds the distinction of being the first meteorological service in Africa to attain these certifications. The agency is currently serving as an auditor for Malawi and Gambia.

    Furthermore, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development have approached NiMet to support them in obtaining the ISO certification.

    Prof. Matazu emphasized that the recertification signifies international recognition of the agency’s commitment to standardized service delivery, ensuring precision and efficiency in its operations.

    He also revealed that NiMet is progressing toward quality management systems and transitioning to Safety Management Systems (SMS) on a nationwide scale.

  • NiMet predicts 3-day cloudy, sunny weather from Friday

    NiMet predicts 3-day cloudy, sunny weather from Friday

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and sunshine from Friday to Sunday across the country.

    NiMet’s weather outlook released in Abuja, forecasts cloudy skies on Friday with intervals of sunshine over the northern region.

    It anticipated prospect of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Kebbi and Sokoto states during the morning hours. 

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Taraba and Adamawa states.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the North central region with prospects of isolated thunderstorms and rains over parts of Niger, Kwara, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory during the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, rains and thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of Niger, Kogi, Benue, Plateau, Kwara and the Federal Capital Territory,“ it said.

    NiMet envisaged cloudy atmosphere over inland states of South and coastal states in the morning with chances of intermittent rains over parts of Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.

    It anticipated intermittent rains over parts of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, Anambra, Edo, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Lagos and Cross River states later in the day.

    According to NiMet, cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine are expected over the northern region during the morning hours on Saturday with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa and Kebbi states.

    “Later in the day, scattered thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kaduna, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, Taraba, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Katsina, Kano and Zamfara states.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the North central region with prospects of isolated thunderstorms and rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory and Niger states during the morning hours.

    “Thunderstorms with heavy rains are envisaged over parts of Plateau, Niger, Kwara, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory during the afternoon to evening hours,“ it said.

    NiMet forecast cloudy atmosphere over inland and coastal cities of South, with prospects of rains over parts of Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Enugu, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states in the morning hours.

    It predicted intermittent rains over parts of Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Cross River later in the day.

    NiMet envisaged cloudy skies on Sunday with sunshine intervals over the northern region with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe and Bauchi states.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms with strong winds and rains are anticipated across the region.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the North central region in the morning hours with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Niger, Nasarawa, and the Federal Capital Territory.

    “Later in the day, widespread thunderstorms and rains are expected over the region,” it said.

    According to it, cloudy atmosphere is expected over the inland states of the South and the coastal states in the morning hours.

    The agency forecast intermittent rains over parts of Ebonyi, Abia, Anambra, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.

    It further forecast intermittent rains over most parts of the region later in the day.

    NiMet advised all Airline operators to avail themselves of weather reports and alerts periodically from its office for effective planning for their operations.

    “Moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash floods. The public is advised to take necessary caution, avoid driving and walking through flood waters.

    “Disaster risk managers, agencies and individuals should be proactive, to avert loss of lives and property during the rainy season, “ it said.

  • NiMet predicts 3-day cloudiness, sunshine from Saturday

    *Thunderstorms to occur in parts of Kebbi, Adamawa, Taraba

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and sunshine from Saturday to Monday across the nation.

    NiMet`s weather outlook released at the weekend in Abuja, forecasts cloudy skies on Saturday with intervals of sunshine over the northern region with chances of early morning thunderstorms over parts of Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba.

    According to it, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi, and Gombe later in the day.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the North Central region with chances of morning rains over parts of Kogi, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, and Nasarawa.

    “Later in the day, intermittent rains and thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kwara, Benue, and Kogi.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the inland states of the South and its coastal states in the morning with chances of intermittent rains over parts of Ogun, Oyo, Lagos, Enugu, Imo, Anambra, Abia, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Rivers and Ebonyi states, “ it said.

    It envisaged intermittent rains over parts of Lagos, Ekiti, Edo, Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, and Delta later in the day.

    The agency predicted a cloudy atmosphere on Sunday with intervals of sunshine over the northern region with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara.

    It anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Borno, Taraba, Adamawa, and Katsina States later in the day.

    NiMet predicted a cloudy atmosphere over the North Central region with prospects of rains and thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara in the morning hours.

    “Progressing into the day, intermittent rains are envisaged over parts of Benue, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Kwara, and Nasarawa.

    “Cloudy atmosphere should prevail over the South, both its inland states and the coastal cities, with prospects of rains over parts of Osun, Oyo, Ogun, Ekiti, Ondo, Lagos, Delta, and Edo in the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, intermittent rains are anticipated over parts of Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Abia, Imo, Ekiti, Cross River, Delta, and Rivers,“ it said.

    NiMet forecast cloudy skies on Monday with sunshine intervals over the northern region during the morning hours.

    According to it, thunderstorms are anticipated over Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Kebbi later in the day.

    The agency envisaged a cloudy atmosphere over the North Central region in the morning hours with prospects of early morning rains over parts of Benue, Nasarawa state and the Federal Capital Territory.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms with intermittent rains and thunderstorms are expected over Kwara, Niger, Benue, Kogi, Plateau states and the Federal Capital Territory.

    “Cloudy skies are anticipated over the coastal states and parts of the inland states of the South in the morning hours. Later in the day, intermittent rains are expected over the entire inland and coastal states of the South,“ it said.

    The agency advised all airline operators to avail themselves of weather reports and alerts periodically from NiMet for effective planning of their operations.

    According to it, moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash floods. The public is advised to take necessary caution, and avoid driving and walking through flood waters.

    NiMet urged disaster risk managers, agencies, and individuals to be proactive to avert the loss of lives and properties during the rainy season. 

  • Flood: NEMA partners with NiMET, NIHSA on early warning alerts

    The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has partnered with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) and Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) to downscale early warning flood alerts to the 36 states and the FCT.

    The Director-General, NEMA, Mr Mustapha Ahmed, said this in his speech at the Mid-term review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) 2015 – 2030, held at the United Nations Headquarters, New York.

    This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Manzo Ezekiel, Head, Press Unit, NEMA, in Abuja.

    Ahmed said that following the 2022 flood disaster experience, the Federal Government had also set up a presidential committee to develop a comprehensive action plan on flood prevention in the country.

    The director-general said that the inclusive approach was in tandem with the declaration of the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, who in 2022 said that every person on earth should be protected using early warning systems.

    “In line with target G of the SFDRR on delivering an early warning to all Nigerians, NEMA in collaboration with the Nigerian National Space Development Agency (NASDA) is working assiduously to increase the availability of and access to multi-hazard early warning systems.

    “And disaster risk information in an inclusive manner through both conventional and non-conventional communications channels including the social media,” he said.

    The director-general also explained how the country had made appreciable efforts at actualising the four priorities and seven targets of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

    He, however, requested that the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) supports the country with technical assistance for capacity building and training on early warning, forecast, hazard risk analysis and dissemination to the public, post disaster needs assessment among others.