{"id":354766,"date":"2025-02-05T06:22:05","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T05:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=354766"},"modified":"2025-02-05T06:22:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T05:22:05","slug":"northern-states-to-experience-delayed-rainfall-in-2025-keyamo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2025\/02\/05\/northern-states-to-experience-delayed-rainfall-in-2025-keyamo\/","title":{"rendered":"Northern States to Experience Delayed Rainfall in 2025 \u2013 Keyamo"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"\">The Nigerian Meteorological Agency forecasts delayed rainfall in northern states like Kaduna and Plateau, while southern states will see early onset<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"\">Keyamo emphasizes the importance of accurate climate predictions for planning, as severe dry spells and flash floods may impact various sectors<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Some northern states in Nigeria will see a delay in rainfall this year, according to Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development.<\/p>\n<p>Keyamo shared this forecast on Tuesday in Abuja during the Nigerian Meteorological Agency\u2019s (NiMet) public presentation of the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe northern and central states, including Plateau, Kaduna, Niger, Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba, Adamawa, and Kwara, will experience delayed rainfall.<\/p>\n<p>However, early <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/08\/17\/heavy-rainfall-causes-bridge-collapse-in-kebbi-state\/\">rainfall<\/a> is expected in the southern states, such as Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Anambra, and parts of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Lagos, Edo, Enugu, Imo, and Ebonyi. Other regions should expect a normal onset,\u201d Keyamo stated.<\/p>\n<p>He further explained that rainfall would end earlier than usual in parts of Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Plateau, Bauchi, Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Taraba, Niger, Kwara, Kogi, FCT, Ekiti, and Ondo.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the season will extend longer in some areas, including Kaduna, Nasarawa, Benue, Lagos, Kwara, Taraba, Oyo, Ogun, Cross River, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, Anambra, and Enugu.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe overall length of the rainy season in 2025 should be normal in most parts of the country. However, Borno and Yobe might see a shorter season, while Lagos and Nasarawa could experience a longer period of rainfall,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Discussing the impact on aviation, Keyamo emphasized that weather conditions play a key role in flight schedules.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that weather-related flight delays increased from 11% in 2012 to 30% in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Early warning systems, backed by accurate climate predictions, are crucial to improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability in air navigation,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p>NiMet\u2019s Director General, Prof. Charles Anosike, also highlighted the importance of these predictions. 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