…per minute. Rain had pounded the region on Sunday, and a flood watch due to excessive rainfall was in effect through Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service said. Watch the video below..Moment private jet that went down just miles from Mar-a-Lago, killing 9 people on board The plane crashed in a residential area…

…visited the community on Thursday, residents said the road had become impassable during rainfall, making transportation difficult and forcing people to trek from the nearest bus stop to their homes. They also lamented that commercial motorcycles and tricycles could no longer access the area. The chairman of the communi…

…Majekodunmi, who was the guest speaker, said wetlands and mangroves helped absorb excess rainfall, warning that their destruction could leave communities more vulnerable to flooding.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources He said, “Parts of Lagos are under very grave risk of massive…

…per cent due to climate-related challenges, including extreme temperatures and erratic rainfall. Senior Researcher at IITA, Ranjana Bhattacharjee, who stated this at the conference, advocated the adoption of alternative varieties, particularly Liberica and Stenophylla, as climate change threatens the sustainability of…

…ABUJA — Nigeria’s food system is facing growing threats from climate change as erratic rainfall, prolonged dry spells, flooding, rising temperatures, pests and diseases disrupt farming activities, slash yields and leave farmers counting losses running into billions of Naira. The situation, according to farmers and agri…

…residents living in the state will have a fresh breath of air. “During periods of heavy rainfall, refuse and other debris dumped in drainage channels often obstruct the free flow of water, causing it to spill onto roads and other areas,” he added. He said the exercise marked the first stage of the group’s activities, a…

…in the incidentPreliminary investigation pointed to speed violation on a wet road during rainfall as the likely cause of the crashPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nine people lost their lives in a fatal road crash on the Ijebu-Ode/Ore Expressway on Monday, July 14, 2026, after two co…

…motorists, particularly commercial vehicle operators, to exercise maximum caution during rainfall, obey speed limits, maintain safe following distances and avoid any driving behaviour that could endanger lives. He also reminded motorists that speeding becomes even more dangerous on wet roads, as reduced tyre grip and v…

…Mediterranean”, warning that a “mini-hurricane” could move over land in Catalonia. The rainfall caused widespread disruption, with flights cancelled or delayed at Barcelona airport, local train services disrupted, shops closing early and football matches called off. A performance of Verdi’s Aida at Barcelona’s Liceu op…

…determine the appropriate structure after the road collapsed following six days of heavy rainfall. “At present, we are only doing emergency work to enable traffic to flow. We are already on the ground carrying out a survey, and our design team is already working on the design,” he said. He said the permanent solution w…

…The unions said transport operators were losing income during periods of heavy rainfall because alternative routes became difficult or impossible to use, while vehicles could become trapped around flooded sections. They also said their members had contributed money towards making portions of the affected road passable,…

…LGA, Azeez Fabunmi, attributed the deterioration to recent prolonged torrential rainfall. Fabunmi stressed the economic importance of the road, saying it serves communities in Osun and provides a transit route towards Kogi, Benue and Abuja. “We plead with the government to fix this road to protect the lives of road use…

…users. DAILY POST reports that the incident reportedly occurred following torrential rainfall, which caused floodwaters to erode part of the road, leaving a section of the highway severely damaged. Motorists have been urged to exercise caution while plying the affected route and avoid the damaged section where possible…

Anger, sorrow and anxiety have gripped communities across the country as torrential rainfall and flooding killed residents, displaced families, submerged homes, destroyed roads and other infrastructure and disrupted economic activities. From the North to the South, floods have affected several communities, forcing resi…

…on Tuesday (today). The playing surface has come under scrutiny following persistent rainfall in the Guinea-Bissau capital, with the heavy downpour leaving parts of the pitch saturated ahead of the Group L encounter. The Super Eagles trained at the stadium on Monday, giving the players an opportunity to assess the surf…

…State capital, leaving residents struggling with floodwaters and commuters stranded. The rainfall, which lasted for more than nine hours after beginning in the early hours of Monday, affected several parts of the city, including Achussa, New GRA, areas behind Radio Benue, Nyiman, Idye, Naka Road, North Bank, Ankpa Quar…

…latest weather bulletin covering September 26 to 28, NiMet forecast thunderstorms and rainfall in several locations, including Bauchi, Gombe, Abuja, Kaduna, Jos, Makurdi, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Uyo, Owerri, Enugu, Akure and Abeokuta, among others. For Bauchi, NiMet forecast thunderstorms during parts of Sunday, while Go…

…to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The agency listed strong winds ahead of rainfall, moderate rainfall, and frequent lightning as the main features of the incoming weather.NiMet warns of flooding, power disruptionsBeyond the immediate storm conditions, NiMet flagged a range of secondary hazards. These inclu…

…teams to continue searching for others. However, officials have warned that further rainfall could cause additional flooding in the region. Scientists are still investigating the exact cause of the disaster, but evidence points to a glacial collapse. Experts have also suggested that climate change may have contributed…

…from our regulators cite gains of 20 to 35 per cent under pest pressure and erratic rainfall. For a country battling inflation and import bills, that looks like food security. But yield is only half the equation. The other half is control. In practice, a shopper cannot identify a GMO by looking. The old PLU code system…

…Yakubu, 19, and Abubakar Mohammed, 17. The drowning occured following torrential rainfall that affected parts of the state. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), North-West Operations Office, Kaduna, confirmed the incident. The agency said the bodies of the two victims were yet to be recovered. In a statemen…

…as the second phase of the 2026 rainy season approachesNiMet's forecast projects intense rainfall averaging about 360mm in September, raising flood risks along major rivers and coastal areasFish farmers operating within floodplains received a specific directive to harvest their stocks before the rains intensifyPAY ATTE…

…witnessed flooding in several parts of the state in recent weeks following persistent rainfall, with residents reporting disruptions to movement, businesses and property damage. Major roads and communities, including Gbagada, Iyana Ipaja, Ikorodu Road, Ikeja, Maryland, Mushin, Ogudu, Lekki, Oshodi, Agege, Alimosho and…

…community, Malam Madori Local Government Area of Jigawa State. According to reports, the rainfall, which started on Friday night, August 21, lasted for more than an hour across parts of Hadejia Senatorial District, caused widespread flooding and the collapse of more than 20 houses in the community. The father of the de…

…covered in dust and uneven surfaces. They said the situation becomes worse during rainfall, making movement difficult for residents, motorists and motorcycle operators. A commercial motorcyclist, Saheed, said riders and motorists often avoided the community because of the condition of the road. He said, “When rain fall…