The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a nationwide weather forecast warning of widespread rainfall and potential flash flooding from Monday, July 28, through Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
In a bulletin released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet predicted thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across several states in the northern region, particularly in Jigawa, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Yobe, and Katsina on Monday morning. The agency warned of increased chances of flash floods in Bauchi, Jigawa, Katsina, Kaduna, and Kano States during the forecast period.
Sunny conditions with occasional cloud patches are expected in parts of the North during the day, while thunderstorms and moderate rains are likely in Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba States later in the afternoon and evening.
In the central region, morning cloud cover is expected with light to moderate rain across Niger, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Plateau, and Nasarawa States. Rainfall is projected to continue into the afternoon and evening, particularly in Plateau, Nasarawa, Kogi, Benue, and Niger States, with Plateau flagged for a high risk of flash flooding.
In the South, cloudy skies are anticipated in the mornings with light to moderate rainfall later in the day in Ondo, Imo, Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.
Tuesday’s forecast suggests clearer skies in the North during the morning hours, followed by thunderstorms and moderate rainfall in Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe, Kaduna, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Katsina, and Kano. Rain is expected later in Adamawa, Taraba, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, and Kebbi States.
In the central belt, light morning rain will affect Niger, Benue, FCT, Kogi, Plateau, and Nasarawa, with more intense rainfall later in Plateau, Niger, FCT, Kwara, and Kogi.
The southern region will experience light rain in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States in the morning, with moderate rainfall anticipated in Abia, Delta, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa during the afternoon and evening hours.
Wednesday’s weather will bring mostly sunny skies to the North in the morning, except in Kaduna, Kebbi, Taraba, Sokoto, Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina, where thunderstorms and moderate rain are expected. By evening, more northern states—including Borno, Adamawa, Bauchi, Yobe, Gombe, and Zamfara—will likely see similar conditions.
The central region will continue to experience cloudy skies with morning rain in Plateau, Niger, FCT, and Nasarawa, followed by heavier rainfall later in Benue and other central states.
The southern zone will begin the day with rain in Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Cross River. More extensive rains are predicted in the afternoon and evening across Ebonyi, Abia, Enugu, Imo, Anambra, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.
NiMet cautioned residents and authorities in flood-prone areas to activate emergency response systems and take necessary precautions. Motorists were advised to avoid driving during heavy rains, while residents were urged to secure loose outdoor items, disconnect electrical appliances during storms, and refrain from seeking shelter under trees.
The agency also called on airline operators to obtain updated airport-specific weather information from NiMet’s offices for safe flight planning. Citizens are encouraged to stay informed through regular weather updates available on the agency’s website: www.nimet.gov.ng.
