THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and varying levels of rainfall across several parts of Nigeria on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas advised to remain alert to possible localised flooding.
News Point Nigeria reports that according to NiMet’s Daily Weather Outlook shared on its X handle on Tuesday, patches of clouds are expected across the Northern States in the morning, with thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall forecast over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna and Kano states.
By the afternoon and evening, the agency expects thunderstorms with moderate rainfall over parts of Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Yobe, Bauchi, Borno, Adamawa and Taraba states.
In the Central States, NiMet forecasts cloud patches across the North Central region in the morning, with thunderstorms and light rainfall expected over parts of Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi and the Federal Capital Territory.
The agency further expects thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall across most parts of the region during the afternoon and evening.
For the Southern States, NiMet forecasts cloudy skies in the morning, with chances of light rainfall over parts of Ondo State, as well as the South-South and South-East regions.
During the afternoon and evening, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom states, while light to moderate rainfall is anticipated across the remaining parts of the Southern region.
NiMet warned that strong winds, lightning and reduced visibility may accompany the thunderstorms, advising residents to take necessary safety precautions.
“Motorists should exercise caution during rainfall and avoid driving through flooded roads or areas with rapidly flowing water,” NiMet posted on its X handle on Tuesday.
The agency further advised airline operators to obtain updated weather information and advisories from NiMet for effective planning and safe operations.
“But the bleeding stopped this morning when I got some herbs and put them on the wound before the bleeding stopped.”
Daniel said one of the abductors identified himself as Peter, adding that the captors spoke Igala, Fulani and Hausa so that the victims would not understand their conversations.
He expressed gratitude to the security operatives for rescuing them but also expressed sadness over the death of the local hunter during the operation, commiserating with the hunter’s family.
Daniel further said that despite the injury to his hand, he helped to carry the injured police officer from the place where they were held captive to the main road, where they were eventually evacuated.
“Even when I had this cut on my hand, I helped in carrying the officer from where we were held captive to the main road where we entered the car. My hand was swelling,” he added.