NiMet Predicts Heavy Rainfall In C'River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers 11 Other States This week

From Abdul SULE (Abuja)

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted heavy rainfall in Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers states this week.

Other eleven states that would witness heavy downpour Niger, Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Taraba, Delta, Imo, Bayelsa, Ekiti and Osun states.

This is contained in the weekly weather forecast bulletin issued on Tuesday by NiMet.

The forecast is valid for seven days from 18th June to 24th June 2024

According to the agency, the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) is expected to be strong within the week over the West African region.

It explained that the strong MJO would lead to good moisture influx and velocity divergence which is expected to enhance the prospects of heavy rainfall.