Nimet predicts less rainfall in 2016 sciencetechnology nairaland the nigerian meteorological agency nimet has predicted that most parts of the country will experience less than normal, delayed and early cessation of rainfall than previous years across most parts of the country. Nimet laments neglect of seasonal rainfall predictions by. Presentation on nigerian meteorological agency nimet. While also predicting the length of 2020 growing season to span between 110 and 160 days in the sahelian region of the north and between 210 and 280 days in the south, nimet forecast rainfall. As below normaltonormal rainfall season is predicted nationwide. Seasonal rainfall prediction in lagos, nigeria using artificial neural network article pdf available in asian journal of computer science and information technology august 2019 with 120 reads.
The nigerian meteorological agency, nimet, will present the seasonal rainfall prediction, srp for 2020 today, the directorgeneral, professor sani abubakar mashi has announced. Mashi said the afo and the seasonal rainfall prediction srp that is issued annually by nimet would enhance national development in key sectors. According to him, such losses to extreme weather phenomena could be minimised by using early warning information, such as nimets seasonal rainfall prediction. Predicting monthly and seasonal rainfall, onset and cessation of the rainy season in west africa using only surface data article in international journal of climatology 208. Presenting nimet s 2019 seasonal rainfall prediction on thursday, in abuja, the minister of state for aviation, senator hadi sirika, said most of the northern states would experience earlier. Mar, 2018 this was disclosed in abuja on tuesday by the director general of nimet, prof. Aug 09, 2016 she recalled that the 2016 seasonal rainfall prediction identified parts of the north west, south west and lowlying areas as particularly vulnerable to flooding during the 2016 rainy season.
Nigerian meteorological agency nimet posts facebook. Abuja the nigerian meteorological agency on tuesday released 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction srp report to guide various sectors of the country. The nigerian meteorological agency nimet has released the much expected 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction srp report to guide various sectors in nigeria, especially farmers and the aviation sector. Nimet who released the 2019 seasonal rainfall prediction srp on thursday in abuja said the extreme parts of the north would be the worst hit. According to the director generalceo of nimet, dr anthony anuforom, the current rainfall prediction indicates that this year, the rainy season in nigeria will be characterised by late onset. This was disclosed in abuja on tuesday by the director general of nimet, prof. Hadi sirika unveiling the srp in abuja photocredit. It was an exciting day as the geography students of premiere academy attended the annual lecture at the national meteorological agency nimet for the seasonal rainfall prediction srp, 2017. Nigerias food import bill may soar as agricultural activities in 2016 have been predicted to experience significant decline. Nairaland forum sciencetechnology nimet predicts less rainfall in 2016 10312 views strange rainfall in kpalime togo video, pics team of experts predicts what the world will look like in 2116. Nimets seasonal rainfall prediction for katsina punch. Nimet releases 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction new. Seasonal rainfall prediction news latest breaking stories.
Nimet unveils 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction the street. Predicting monthly and seasonal rainfall, onset and cessation. Mar 18, 2016 the 2016 rain season is however on a doubtful occurrence as the nigerian meteorological agency nimet advised farmers and agriculturists in nigeria to supplement the expected water stress with irrigation to enhance crop production, during the 2016 seasonal rainfall prediction srp presented to the public recently in abuja. Jan 20, 2020 the nigerian meteorological agency, nimet, will present the seasonal rainfall prediction, srp for 2020 today, the directorgeneral. Nimet predicts early cessation of rainfall in 2017 channels. Aug 09, 2016 azinge recalled that the 2016 seasonal rainfall prediction identified parts of the north west, south west and lowlying areas as particularly vulnerable to flooding during the 2016 rainy season. National meteorological and hydrological agencies such as nimet in nigeria were initiated to generate and disseminate weather forecasts in order to minimize the hazards associated with the vagaries climatic variables, however, nimet s seasonal rainfall predictions srps hardly reach rural folks due to inadequacy of basic media channels. Seasonal rainfall prediction srp app lets you monitor. Abstract monthly rainfall data spanning a period of thirty six 19812017 years for some stations in the sahel region of the country they include, katsina zamfara, maiduguri, sokoto, yobe states were obtained from the archive of the nigerian meteorological agency, nimet. Posted on january 21, 2020 author admin comments off on nimet releases 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction kindly share this story. The nigeria meteorological agency nimet, has released the predictions of dwindling availability of water for most parts of nigeria in 2019. Nimet predicts normal rainfall in 2018 leadership newspaper. The nigeria meteorological agency nimet yesterday said most parts of the country, especially the northern region, would experience a late onset, early cessation and lower than normal rainfall. Minister of state for aviation, hadi sirika, said losses to extreme wheather phenomena could be minimised by using early warning in formation such as nimets seasonal rainfall prediction.
The ogun state government, has raised alarm over an impending flooding in various places in the state as predicted by the nigerian meteorological agency nimet in its 2017 seasonal rainfall prediction. Nimet raises alarm over severe flooding in 11 states. Mar 30, 2017 the 2017 seasonal rainfall prediction by the nimet showed floods may occur in some states in the north and west even as a shorter length of rain is predicted in most part of the country. As part of its yearly annual rainfall prediction, the nigerian meteorological agency nimet has predicted that most parts of the country would experience below normal in 2019, especially some parts of the north. Nema agency warns floodprone communities in fct against. The agency predicted in the srp report in abuja that the onset of the growing season expected to be nearnormal to earlier than normal in most parts of the country.
Climate prediction center official longlead forecasts. Nimet doubtful of rainy season national daily newspaper. Impacts of variability and change in rainfall on gender of farmers in. Brace up for hot days, heat waves nimet warns nigerians. Student excursion to nimet for 2017 seasonal rainfall prediction. Meteorological agency unveiled its downscaled seasonal rainfall prediction for the state. National meteorological and hydrological agencies such as nimet in nigeria were initiated to generate and disseminate weather forecasts in order to minimize the hazards associated with the vagaries climatic variables, however, nimets seasonal rainfall predictions srps hardly reach rural folks due to inadequacy of basic media channels. Abuja residents worried over nimet predictions the sun. Mar 10, 2016 greg odogwu last tuesday, the nigerian meteorological agency presented its seasonal rainfall prediction to the public.
Nimet prediction nema advises residents on disaster. Nimet produces the seasonal rainfall prediction srp in fulfilment of its mandate to effectively monitor the nationsclimate and weather and provide necessary early warning advisories. Nimets 2018 seasonal rainfall prediction punch newspapers. While unveiling the 2017 seasonal rainfall prediction compiled by nimet in abuja on tuesday, t. Anthony anufurom, said the seasonal rainfall prediction srp is part of the agencys meteorological early warning system, which contains. Nimet s seasonal rainfall prediction critical for combating climate changeminister.
Nimets srp is part of the agencys meteorological early warning system. Nimet releases 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction the news. Download nimet seasonal rainfall prediction nigeriall. She recalled that the 2016 seasonal rainfall prediction srp, identified parts of the northwest, southwest and lowlying areas, as particularly vulnerable to flooding during the 2016 rainy season. Read all the latest news, breaking stories, top headlines, opinion, pictures and videos about seasonal rainfall prediction from nigeria and the world on today. In this regard, nimet s seasonal rainfall prediction srp is of utmost importance as it does not only provide the onset of rainfall but it also gives the cessation dates, which help to determine the growing season and water requirements of the crops for efficient crop performance. The prediction indicated that in 2016, the rainy season will be characterised by late onset, early cessation and lowerthannormal rainfall in many parts of the country, especially in the. It further predicted rainfall events that could be enormous and tend to give a false start of the season before full establishment of the onset of planting season over various ecological zones.
In this regard, nimets seasonal rainfall prediction srp is of utmost importance as it does not only provide the onset of rainfall but it also gives the cessation dates, which help to determine the growing season and water requirements of the crops for efficient crop performance. Anthony anuforom, disclosed these on tuesday during the public presentation of the agencys 2014 seasonal rainfall prediction in abuja. Nimet pledges timely, accurate, reliable weather information. The nigerian meteorological agency nimet, on thursday donated some weather forecast equipment to the university of abuja to upgrade its weather station in gwagwalada. Azinge recalled that the 2016 seasonal rainfall prediction identified parts of the north west, south west and lowlying areas as particularly vulnerable to flooding during the 2016 rainy season. The nigerian meteorological agency on tuesday released 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction srp report to guide various sectors of the. Jan 18, 2020 others, he said, are tourism, sports, health, building and construction, energy sectors among others in the course of the year. To reduce these impacts of climate variability and change, nimet produces and issue out flood and drought bulletin as well as seasonal rainfall prediction as well as agromet bulletin as part of the agencys meteorological early warning system, containing rainfall and temperature outlook for the year, as well as the possible socioeconomic. Nimet s forecast in its 2019 seasonal rainfall prediction srp, revealed that most places would have between below to normal amount of rainfall. These observations and projections are also in agreement with the 2016 annual flood outlook that was released by the nigerian.
Nimet predicts late onset, early cessation of rain in 2019. Nimet 2016 and 2017 predicted and confirmed shorter length of season that. Abuja residents worried over nimet predictions the sun nigeria. Low rainfall will affect food production this year nimet. Nigerian meteorological agency nimet on monday, raised alarm of impending severe flooding that could wreak havoc in at least 11 states. Nimet predicts less rainfall in 2016 sciencetechnology nairaland. According nimet, a normal to above normal rainfall is expected generally in the country. Prof sani abubakar mashi, directorgeneralceo nimet. Nimet produces the seasonal rainfall prediction srp as a climate.
Nigerian meteorological agency, nimet, has achieved 80 per cent accuracy in its annual seasonal rainfall prediction, srp, and this level of. Nimet to present 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction today. Anthony anuforom, who announced this recently at the 2016 seasonal rainfall prediction srp, noted that the expected lowerthannormal rainfall in parts of the country does not rule out the possibility of isolated flash floods due to high intensity rainfall at the peak of the season, especially flood prone. The nigerian meteorological agency nimet has predicted normal amount rainfall in 2018 in most parts of the country, even as some parts of the country may experience flood. Nimet releases list of states to be affected by flooding. National weather forecasting and climate research center nnamdi azikwe international airport abuja email. Palpable fear has continued to grip farmers in abuja and environs following the recent seasonal rainfall prediction by the. Apr 21, 2020 predicts early onset, cessation of rainfall in 2017 by odili christel the nigerian meteorological agency nimet has produced the 2017 seasonal rainf. He said that the exercise was given in view of the 2015 seasonal rainfall prediction srp by the national metrological agency nimet.
Nimet, in its 2017 seasonal rainfall prediction, said heat for too long could cause heat stress. In addition, nimet hinted about severe dry spells after rainfall onset of about 10 to 21 days which may likely occur in the months of june and july in the fringe northern states. Sani abubakar mashi is the directorgeneral ceo nigerian meteorological agency. Habila ishaku, meteorological manager, bauchi, made this known in bauchi during a stakeholders meeting organised by the national emergency management agency nema, gombe operation office. Haidi sirika at aviation stakeholders forum applauded nimet for its efforts in successfully scaling through the quality management systems qms audit and retained its iso 9001. Sep 03, 2016 the nigerian meteorological agency nimet has produced the 2016 edition of the seasonal rainfall prediction srp in fulfilment its mandates of effectively monitoring the weather and climate of nigeria, provision of relevant meteorological information, advisories and early warning services to the various weathersensitive sectors of the nigerian economy. Sani abarshi, directorgeneral, nimet, disclosed this while inspecting and donating meteorological facilities to department o. The nigerian meteorological agency released 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction srp report to guide various sectors of the country.
Nimet predicts lowerthannormal rainfall for 2019 today. Nimet unveils 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction the nigerian meteorological agency nimet has released the much expected 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction srp report to guide various sectors in nigeria, especially farmers and the aviation sector. This follows the disclosure by the nigerian meteorological agency nimet that most parts of the country will experience less than normal volume, delayed, and early cessa. Pdf seasonal rainfall prediction in lagos, nigeria using. Seasonal rainfall was unevenly distributed from 20072016.
Nimets 2016 seasonal rainfall prediction punch newspapers. Wpc 5 and 7day total quantitative precipitation forecasts. Impact of climate change on growing season in nigeria. Nigerian meteorological agency nimet channels television. In order to help policy makers and farmers plan ahead, we wish to announce that this years seasonal rainfall prediction will be unveiled to general public on tuesday, jan. Fear grips abuja farmers as nimet makes rain prediction. National centers for environmental prediction climate prediction center 5830 university research. An assessment of indigenous biotic weather forecasting. The agency envisaged total rainfall amounts to be 400mm in the north and about 3000mm in the south. Nimet releases seasonal rainfall prediction for 2020. Briefing journalists in abeokuta, the state capital, the state commissioner for environment. Nimet unveils 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction the. The nigerian meteorological agency nimet undertakes seasonal rainfall prediction srp annually as part of its mandate to provide timely and reliable weather climate information and services to all weather sensitive sectors of the economy. Mar 14, 2017 nimet predicts early cessation of rainfall in 2017.
The agency predicted in the srp report in abuja that the onset of the growing season expected to be nearnormal to earlier than normal in most parts. The nigerian meteorological agency on tuesday released 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction srp report to guide various sectors of the country. Monthly rainfall forecast over the sahel region using sarima. Nimet releases 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction the nigerian meteorological agency on tuesday released 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction srp report to guide various sectors of the country. Minister of state for aviation, hadi sirika, said losses to extreme wheather phenomena could be minimised by using early warning in formation such as nimet s seasonal rainfall prediction.
He said, based on the signals we have at the moment, this is a year we. Nimet predicts less rainfall in 2016 sciencetechnology. Nimets 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction punch newspapers. The grib data are posted on our ftp server shapefiles. Jan 21, 2020 nigerian meteorological agency on tuesday released 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction srp report to guide various sectors of the country. The nigeria meteorological agency nimet has revealed that most parts of the country will experience below normal rainfall this year, a situation the agency says will pose a challenge to food production. I, therefore, call on all policy and decision makers in the three tiers of government to take these predictions seriously and prepare adequately against any eventualities. The nigerian meteorological agency on tuesday released 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction srp report to guide various sectors of the country the agency predicted in the srp report in abuja that the onset of the growing season expected to be nearnormal to earlier than normal in most parts of the country. Nimet encouraged all stakeholders to maximize the utilisation of the seasonal rainfall prediction srp report in planning developmental activities around the country. The 2016 rain season is however on a doubtful occurrence as the nigerian meteorological agency nimet advised farmers and agriculturists in nigeria to supplement the expected water stress with irrigation to enhance crop production, during the 2016 seasonal rainfall prediction srp presented to the public recently in abuja. The directorgeneralchief executive officer, nimet, dr.
Nimet releases 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction nnn. The dgceo nimet in a chat with nta news reporter after the 2020 seasonal rainfall predictions srp presentation in abuja. Nimet predicts nearnormal rainfall for nigeria in 2020 amcomet. Nigerias food production fall victim of climate change.
Nimet has achieved 80% accuracy in its rainfall prediction. The agency envisaged total rainfall amounts to be 400mm. The agency predicted in the srp report in abuja that the onset of the growing season expected to be nearnormal. The nigerian meteorological agency nimet has produced the 2016 edition of the seasonal rainfall prediction srp mobile app in fulfillment of its mandates of effectively monitoring the weather and climate of nigeria, provision of relevant meteorological information, advisories and early warning services to the various weathersensitive sectors of the nigerian economy. Nema has warned the public on the nigeria meteorological agencys nimet 2016 annual seasonal rainfall prediction srp and called. He was previously the deputy vice chancellor administration, university of. Nimet releases 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction vanguard news.
Nimet forecasts low rainfall, early cessation for 2016 the. The nigerian meteorological agency nimet says the neglect of the agencys seasonal rainfall prediction srp, is a major reason why people are hard hit by environmental disasters in the state. Mar 15, 2018 last tuesday, the nigerian meteorological agency presented its seasonal rainfall prediction for 2018 to the public. Nigerian meteorological agency nimet 2019 seasonal. He also urged the participants to take full advantage of the workshop, to enhance the dissemination of weather and climate information to the end users.