The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast a possible rise in temperature in some states across the country.
According to a statement signed by the agency’s General Manager, Public Relations Unit, Muntari Yusuf Ibrahim, this was disclosed in a weather alert issued by the Central Forecast Office, CFO, on Sunday evening.
According to the release from the CFO, parts of Niger, Kwara, FCT, Kogi, Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba were
expected to record temperature greater than 35°C and less than 40°C.
The entire inland states of the south (excluding Enugu) and most parts of the coastal states (excluding Lagos) were expected to be in the same temperature range.
The two days forecast however observed that on February 1st, places in the south that are expected to be in the same temperature range included parts of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Enugu, Rivers, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi and Cross River.
NiMet therefore advised that to cope and stay safe in extreme heat, people should drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
The agency also advised people to avoid leaving humans or animals in the car, especially young children.
The Agency said it was best to stay in the shade such as trees if you must wait outside and wear light and bright cloths.
The Agency said it would continue to monitor the trend for any changes and update accordingly.
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