Extreme Weather Expected as NiMet Predicts Early Rainfall, Mentions Affected States
- NiMet forecasts early rainfall in 15 Nigerian states, including Kano and Rivers
- Minister Keyamo advises farmers against premature planting amid extreme weather warnings
- The 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction indicates varied rainfall patterns across Nigeria
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FCT, Abuja - The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted early rainfalls across no fewer than 15 states across the country.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, said in Kano, Niger, Rivers, and twelve other states will experience early rainfall.
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Kayema warned farmers not to rush into planting seeds as the rainy season has yet to begin.
He said the actual rainy season is yet to begin, stressing that extreme weather is expected within March and May this year.
The minister, however, admitted there has been early rain in Lagos, Rivers, and Bayelsa states, and other parts of the country.
As reported by Daily Trust, Keyamo made this known in Abuja on Tuesday, during the unveiling of the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) by NiMet.
The SCP predicts significant rains across the southern parts and early onset, cessations, and extreme weather conditions in 2026.
According to SCP, normal annual rainfall amount is expected in most parts of Nigeria compared to the long-term average.
Borno, Sokoto, Kebbi, Kaduna, Enugu, Cross River, Abia, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom States, and the Federal Capital Territory are expected to experience above-normal rainfall.
NiMet said Katsina, Zamfara, Kwara, Oyo, and Ogun States are expected to experience below-normal rainfall.
Meanwhile, the Little Dry Season (LDS), also known as ‘August Break,’ is predicted to begin by late July and would be severe and prolonged over Lagos, Ogun, Ekiti, and parts of Oyo States.
The number of days with little or no rainfall will range between 28 and 40 days. A moderate LDS effect is expected over Ondo, parts of Kwara, and Edo States.
NIMET forecasts heavy rainfall, flood in many states
Recall that thunderstorms and moderate rainfall were forecast to affect large parts of Nigeria on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, according to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency.
Flood alerts have been issued for Niger and Kogi states, with residents urged to remain vigilant.
NiMet advised caution nationwide, warning of strong winds, reduced visibility, and potential disruption to daily activities.
Weather forecast: NIMET predicts thunderstorms, rainfall
Legit.ng also reported that thunderstorms and moderate rainfall are forecast to sweep across Nigeria on Tuesday, 23rd September 2025, according to NiMet.
The weather outlook indicates varying conditions across northern, central, and southern states, with potential disruptions to outdoor activities.
Residents and motorists are urged to exercise caution, especially in flood-prone areas and during periods of reduced visibility.
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