Rain

NiMet Forecasts Three Days Widespread Thunderstorms, Rainfall Across Nigeria

Aug 25, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across various regions in Nigeria from Sunday to Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to the outlook released on Saturday, northern states—including Borno, Jigawa, Taraba, Adamawa, Bauchi, and Gombe—will experience thunderstorms in the morning on Sunday, with stormy conditions … Read more

Flood Engulfs Ibadan, Residents Lament (PHOTOS)

Jul 9, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, was thrown into chaos on Tuesday evening, following a heavy downpour which caused widespread flooding in the Iwo Road area of the town. The flood which started in Ibadan due to rain quickly rose to alarming levels, engulfing road users, businesses and vehicles. Those in the affected areas … Read more

Brace Yourself; Here’s How Much Rainfall You Can Expect In Lagos In 2024

Mar 27, 2024. by Philip Ibitoye

Lagos is known for experiencing high degrees of rainfall yearly. This excessive rainfall often leads to flooding in Nigeria’s commercial capital. The state is now warning residents that there will “more than normal rainfall” in 2024. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government has announced that the state is expected to experience “more than … Read more

PHOTOS: Many Homeless As Flood Sweeps Estate In Abuja

Jun 24, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

EkoHotBlog reports that Trademore Estate along Airport Road in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, on Friday, was submerged by flood following hours of heavy rain. According to FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) led by Dr. Abbas Idriss, no fewer than 116 houses were affected by the flood that followed the torrential rain but no life … Read more

Opinion!!! The Rain In Spain Is Never In Vain (Part 1)

Jun 21, 2023. by Damilare Abass

By Bashorun J. K. Randle I am not about to dabble in weather forecast or climate change in Spain. Rather, I am more concerned about matters nearer home. At exactly nine o’clock on the morning of Monday 29th May 2023, two invitation cards were delivered to me in Lagos, one for an event at Eagle … Read more

24 Dead As Flood, Rainstorm Hit Over 18,000 Residents In Katsina

Oct 8, 2022.Oct 8, 2022. by Praise Ben

24 have died as flood, rainstorm hit over 18,000 residents in Katsina. EKO HOT BLOG reports that twenty-four persons lost their lives as flood and windstorm affected no fewer than 18,245 people in Katsina state, according to the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). The spokesperson of the agency, Mr Umar Muhammad, disclosed this to the … Read more

Heavy Downpour Claims 3 Lives, Destroys 495 houses In Kano

Aug 9, 2022. by Praise Ben

Heavy Downpour Has Claimd 3 Lives, 495 houses In Kano EKO HOT BLOG reports that heavy downpour experienced in Ajingi Local government area of Kano has claimed the lives of not fewer than three persons including a four year old girl. It was gathered that the incident also left one person injured and destroyed … Read more

Rainstorm In Onitsha Wreaks Havoc, Blew Off Roofs Of buildings, Floods Roads

Apr 27, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

A rainstorm in Onitsha on Monday blew away roofs and flooded the roads …a source downpour was the first heavy rain in the area since the completion of the road EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: APC Commences Sale Of Nomination Forms BREAKING: House Of Assembly Member Dumps APC For PDP [PHOTO] [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan … Read more

Flood Displaces 120 Families In Jigawa – Official

Aug 14, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

According to Doro, more than 120 houses were submerged by the flood, making the residents homeless. Over 120 families in the Unguwar Tsallake area of Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa State have been displaced by floods. The information officer of the Council, Sanusi Doro, told newsmen on Saturday that the incident happened after a … Read more

Enugu Records First Rain, Eases Heat Wave

Mar 14, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Enugu State has recorded its first rain of the year 2021 on Sunday, thus easing the excruciating heat wave. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rain started at about 3 a.m. and lasted for over two hours. Almost all parts of Enugu metropolis monitored witnessed the rain, which came with a cooling … Read more

Heavy Rain Kills 30

Oct 15, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

At least 30 people have been killed because of sudden torrential rains and flooding in southern India, officials said Thursday. In Hyderabad city, home to top IT companies, nine people were killed when a wall collapsed on them and 10 others died from electrocution and drowning, a local official told AFP. Dramatic images showed cars … Read more

Badagry Rainstorm: Lagos Govt Helps Victims, Gives Cash

Aug 14, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The Lagos state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-olu has supported the families that were involved the massive rainstorm in Badagry with cash. The affected families are grouped into three according to the level of damages conditions, those who suffered enormously got a sum of N500,000 while those with moderate conditions got N400,000 and lesser, N200,000 respectively. … Read more

Rain Wreaks Havoc In Minna, Destroys Goods And Property

Jun 5, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in some parts of Minna, capital of Niger State, destroying property worth millions of naira. The downpour that came with ice drops started at about 8am and lasted 45 minutes, but left a lot of destruction behind it. Checks round the town revealed that several rooftops, houses, fences, were destroyed as … Read more

Lagos To Experience 270 Days Of Rainfall – LASG

Mar 10, 2020.Mar 10, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday alerted residents of the state of an impending near normal rainfall of between 240 to 270 days this year. Commissioner for the Environment, Tunji Bello, at a news conference on the 2020 Seasonal Rainfall Predictions and prevention of flooding in the State in Alausa, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, stated that … Read more

Torrential Rain Wreaks Havoc In Kebbi, Destroys 40 Houses, School

Jul 5, 2019. by Otunba T.J Abass

No fewer than 40 houses including a Secondary School were destroyed by torrential rain in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi, on Thursday, the council boss Alhaji Garba Salihu has said. Salihu told the newsmen in Birnin Kebbi that the incident happened on Monday when heavy rain with strong wind blew up the houses and … Read more