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Moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across parts of Nigeria’s coastal states on Tuesday, according to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency.

The agency forecasts isolated thunderstorms in Lagos, Ibadan, Benin City, Port Harcourt, and Calabar during the morning hours, with more widespread activity expected in the afternoon and evening.

These conditions could bring localized flooding, reduced visibility, and disruptions to road travel. Residents in low-lying areas are advised to clear drainage channels and avoid crossing floodwaters.

The NiMet alert follows a broader outlook predicting wetter-than-normal conditions across subsaharan Africa in the coming weeks.