March 27, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has warned of a possible rise in temperature across some cities in Nigeria, which may lead to thermal discomfort.
In an official statement issued Sunday, the Agency said that observations from the source region indicate that temperature is expected to rise above 40 degrees celsius in the next 48 hours.
According to the statement, “Parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Taraba, and Adamawa are expected to record temperatures greater than 40°C, while most parts of the Northern cities are expected to record temperatures between 35°C to 40°C, this includes parts of Oyo, Kwara, FCT, Nasarawa, and Benue.”
The statement further warned that cities like Bauchi, Gombe, Borno and Yola, are at risk of experiencing high thermal discomfort, while the following days, parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Taraba, and Adamawa are expected to experience temperatures greater than 40°C.
The Agency, therefore, advises people in these locations to drink a lot of fluid through this period.
Anthony Awunor, is a business correspondent who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics (UNILAG). He is also an alumnus of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria Kaduna State. He lives in Lagos.
