Yemi Obafemi
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has advised the public not to drive through surface runoff waters, as heavy rainfall is expected in several states of the country from Wednesday 12 June to Friday 15 June.
According to the Agency, there are prospects of flash flooding and strong winds that may accompany the rains from the early hours of Wednesday in parts of Taraba, Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Ekiti, Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Plateau, Kogi, Edo, the FCT and Zamfara states.
NiMet said the heavy downpour will have strong undercurrents and other likely hazards include slippery road surfaces and reduced visibility during the rain which can disrupt road traffic.
During the forecast period, light to moderate rainfall is also expected over places in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Benue and Taraba states.
In the rest of the country, NiMet predicts very light or no rain
