NiMet predicts sunny climate in North, thunderstorms in South, central states

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunny and dry climate circumstances throughout the northern states and sunny skies with patches of clouds within the central states, whereas thunderstorms with reasonable rainfall are anticipated in elements of the southern area.

In its climate outlook launched on Friday, the Agency stated within the northern states, sunny and dry circumstances have been anticipated within the morning hours throughout the area.

It stated within the afternoon and night, sunny and dry circumstances would persist throughout most elements of the North, with remoted thunderstorms accompanied by gentle rainfall over elements of Kaduna state.

For the central states, NiMet predicted sunny skies with patches of clouds within the morning and related circumstances within the afternoon and night, with remoted thunderstorms accompanied by gentle rainfalls over elements of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kogi, and Nasarawa states.

In the southern states, cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are anticipated within the morning, with thunderstorms accompanied by gentle rainfalls over elements of Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.

The Agency added that within the afternoon and night, thunderstorms accompanied by reasonable rainfall are anticipated over elements of Osun, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti, and Lagos states, in addition to elements of Imo, Abia and the South-south area.

NiMet, subsequently, suggested residents to drink water commonly, put on gentle, breathable clothes and restrict strenuous out of doors actions through the hottest hours because of excessive temperature.

It additionally suggested that particular consideration be paid to kids, older adults and out of doors staff “who may be vulnerable to heat stress,” warning that kids or pets ought to by no means be left inside parked autos.

The Agency urged folks with bronchial asthma and different respiratory circumstances to take obligatory precautions and search medical consideration “if symptoms worsen.”

It warned that robust winds would possibly precede thunderstorms and suggested residents to safe unfastened objects round houses and buildings, keep away from tall timber and keep away from open areas throughout thunderstorms.

It additional suggested airline operators to acquire airport-specific climate data from NiMet earlier than flight operations.