The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has alerted 23 states of potential heavy and moderate rainfall between Wednesday (today) and Friday.
The agency said in its weather outlook on Tuesday that parts of Katsina, Jigawa, Niger, eastern Kogi, Nasarawa, western Benue and Cross River would experience a downpour.
It also announced chances of moderate to heavy rainfall over parts of Sokoto, Zamfara, Kano, Bauchi, Ebonyi, Enugu, Abia, Akwa Ibom from Wednesday to Friday, the agency noted.
Besides, it predicted that parts of Rivers, Kwara, the FCT, Delta and northern Kaduna will experience moderate rainfall.
Other parts of the country, according to the agency, would experience light rainfall.
“As a result of the expected heavy rainfall in the next three days, there are chances of flash flooding over roads, low-lying settlements, streams and river channels.
“Possible disruption of traffic due to flooded or closed roads, reduction in visibility, possible disruption in flight operations, damage to mud houses and makeshift structures, possible damage to roads and bridges.
“Thus, the public is advised to exercise restraint, avoid low-level areas and fast flowing runoff waters. Emergency agencies are to be prepared for any eventualities. Hence, the public is advised to be prepared for these events to avoid damages from rain-related hazards,” it added.
