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March 13, 2018

Breaking: NiMet predicts normal onset, cessation of rainfall in 2018

Breaking: NiMet predicts normal onset, cessation of rainfall in 2018

Poorly constructed drainage in front of Imo government house Photo by Chinonso Alozie

By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted normal onset and cessation of rainfall in many parts of Nigeria in its 2018 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction (SRP).

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The Director-general, NiMet, Prof. Sani Machi, disclosed this during the public presentation of the agency’s 2018 SRP in Abuja on Tuesday.

Mashi, however, stated that though normal rainfall amounts are expected this year, dry spells during the rainy season may be severe, especially in some parts of the North.

Details coming soon…