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BREAKING: FG predicts heavy rainfall in 12 states

The Federal Government through the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted heavy rain in twelve states this week.

 

According to NiMet’s weekly weather report (valid from September 10 to 16), the combination of moisture and wind patterns will likely lead to heavy rainfall in these areas.

 

The affected states are Bauchi, Niger, Bayelsa, Kaduna, Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Taraba, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Abia, Rivers, and Delta.

 

The report also mentioned moderate to heavy rain in Adamawa, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Kebbi, Nasarawa, Kwara, Benue, Ebonyi, Imo, Anambra, Edo, Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos states.

 

NiMet further predicted moderate rain in Enugu and Kebbi states, and lighter rain in Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, and Sokoto states.

 

The agency warned that flash floods may occur on roads, bridges, and low-lying areas, potentially disrupting traffic.

 

It urged the public to stay safe and avoid walking through fast-moving water.

 

 

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Akanji Philip

Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely since 2021. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. 📞 +2349058501092, +2348137827714 ✉️ akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

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