by Agunwa Uzendu, Abuja
Nigeria Metriological Agency has predicted that Nigerians should expect rains as from 2nd March, 2023.
It stated that the early rains will first be witnessed in Bayelsa, Akwa-Ibom and Rivers state just as inland cities of the South are likely to have their inset in April while areas around the central states are likely to have theirs in April.
The Agency further reported that northern states will experience rains as from June and July with states in Northern fringes of Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Yobe and Borno states between 20th June and July 7, 2023.
Director General of NiMET, Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu made the disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja during the unveiling of the 2023 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) timetable with theme: “Strengthening Climate Risk Early Warning Services for Improved Food Security and Disaster Risk Reduction in Nigeria”, which held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
Details coming.