NiMet warns of likely delays in flight operations due to heavy rainfall
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has warned that there maybe likely delays in flight operations in the next three days as a result of heavy rainfall.
NiMet forecast that in the next three days, heavy rainfall is expected over Southern Kebbi, western Niger, northern Katsina, eastern Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, western Yobe, Gombe, Kaduna, Plateau, Nasarawa, eastern FCT and Kwara State.
NiMet in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja stated that
there are chances of moderate to heavy rainfall on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 17th, 18th and 19th August 2021 respectively over parts of Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Benue, Ebonyi, Sokoto, Ekiti, Edo, Kogi, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia, Ondo, Lagos, Delta and Bayelsa State.
The agency said light rains are expected over the rest of the country.
NiMet stated that due to the heavy rainfall expected over Southern Kebbi, western Niger, northern Katsina, eastern Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, western Yobe, Gombe, Kaduna, Plateau, Nasarawa, eastern FCT and Kwara State on 13th, 14th and 15th August, 2021) there are increased chances of flashflood events on roads, settlements, farmlands and bridges which can disrupt vehicular traffic and reduce visibility.
The agency advised the public to exercise restraint when going out, keep monitoring the situation, avoid low-lying areas and fast flowing runoff waters.
It also warned that, there are chances of moderate to heavy rainfall events especially during the first and the third days, which can reduce horizontal visibility, increasing the likelihood of cars skidding off the road and chances of car crashes.
“Hence, the public is advised to be prepared for these events to avoid damages from rain-related hazards, NiMet concluded in the statement.
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