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Expect Three-Day Sunshine, Thunderstorms from Monday – Nimet  

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecasts a sunny and hazy atmosphere over parts of Yobe and Borno states on Monday, with chances of thunderstorms over part of Kebbi. Continue Reading

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NiMet Alerts States of Impending Heat Stroke

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By Julian Osamoto The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has, in its weather prediction alert, warned of an impending heat stroke in Abuja, Kano, and many other northern states. According to the agency, the situation is being aggravated by the scorching heat waves across the country. Heat stroke, also known as sunstroke, is a life-threatening condition […]Continue Reading

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NiMET Forecasts 48-Hour Heavy Rain in FCT, 24 States

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has notified the residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Edo, Kwara, and 22 other states of 48-hour downpour beginning on Thursday. In its weekly heavy rainfall forecast bulletin released on Wednesday, the agency told the residents to also expect flash floods. Other states listed are Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau, […]Continue Reading

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NiMet Forecasts Three-Day Cloudiness, Thunderstorms

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted cloudiness and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday predicted a cloudy atmosphere on Monday with patches of clouds over the northern region with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Kaduna and Taraba states. NiMet forecast Continue Reading

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NIMET Sensitizes Nigerians on Weather Forecast

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By Olabiyi Fadahunsi Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET wants Nigerians, especially, travellers and farmers to be conversant with the weather forecast to guide them in their daily activities. An Official Of NIMET, Mr James Adamu gave the advice in Ibadan at a workshop organized by the Agency on The Seasonal Climate Prediction, SCP in Collaboration with […]Continue Reading

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NIMET Advises Farmers on Planting Season

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Farmers should always get adequate information from relevant agencies before they begin planting. This became necessary in order not to be deceived by the early rains of the year. An official of the Nigerian Metrological Agency, NIMET, Mr Oyegade Adeleke gave the advice in Ibadan at a training organized by the Nigerian Institute of Social […]Continue Reading

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Expect rain, thunderstorm from friday – NIMET

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted rains and thunderstorms from Friday to Sunday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja predicted thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Yobe, Borno, Taraba and Adamawa States during the morning hours of Friday. According to it, there are chances of thunderstorms over parts of Continue Reading

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Flood: Ogun Govt. Warns Residents To Relocate

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Ogun State Government has advised residents in flood prone areas to temporarily relocate to avoid major flood disaster following the Federal government’s warning of impending flood in Ogun and other states. The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Abiodun Abudu-Balogun who stated this in Abeokuta, revealed that no fewer than forty communities in ten local government areas of Continue Reading

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NEMA Tells Osun Residents to Vacate River Banks, Waterways

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The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA has appealed toresidents of Osun State to vacate river banks and waterways to avoidloss of life and property. It also warned that there would be heavy rain between August andNovember resulting in flooding. The zonal head of operations for Ekiti, Osun and Ondo states, MrOlusegun Afolayan stated this while […]Continue Reading

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18 States to Experience Flooding – NIMET

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The Nigeria Meteorological Agency forecast suggests that 74 local governments in 18 states nationwide will experience flooding this raining season. Two of the councils listed as highly prone are in Osun State. Radio Nigeria Correspondent, Adenitan Akinola visited the local governments on the preparedness to avert its likely consequence. Adenitan AkinolaContinue Reading