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Heavier Rainfall in 2013, 12 States Prepare-NIMET

Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET, has predicted heavier rains this year compare to last year
The agency also said Yobe, the northern part of Cross River and many parts of the South Westare expected to witness prolonged rainfall. The North West and South West are homes to 12 states six a piece.
Nigeria, in 2012, recorded unprecedented floods that affected 27 states resulting in loss of over 300 lives and displacement of over two million people from their homes. The floods destroyed farmlands, livestock and other means of livelihood for millions of rural dwellers.
The Director General of NIMET, Dr. Anthony Anuforom, who disclosed this at the 2013 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction, SRP, in the country, in Abuja, on Friday, said that based on the prevailing conditions at the time of producing the forecast, it was predicted that, this year, the rainfall pattern in most parts of Nigeria was likely to be similar to that of 2012.
Anuforom said that in some parts of the North West, which also fall within the catchment area of River Niger, the total rainfall predicted for 2013 may exceed that of 2012.
“We have just released the rainfall prediction for 2013. The summary is that based on the conditions that were prevalent at the time of making the prediction, we are predicting that the amount of rainfall for the North West areas of Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Kwara and environs is likely to be above normal in comparison to 2012,”he stated.
“Relevant authorities are advised to use NIMET’s updates issued regularly to control possible adverse impact.
No body should be caught unaware this time all relevant authorities should take all the necessary measure to avert loss of lives;-Vanguard


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