The Nigerian Meteorological Company (NiMet) has issued a warning of extreme warmth stress in Kano and 17 different Northern states, forecasting hovering temperatures of as much as 40 levels Celsius starting Saturday, April 12.
The warning was contained in NiMet’s newest climate outlook launched on Friday and made out there to the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Saturday by the Meteorological Supervisor for Gombe State, Gayus Musa.
In line with the report, the states anticipated to be affected alongside Kano embody Gombe, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe, Bauchi, Jigawa, Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Kogi, Nasarawa, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
“After three days of rainfall, discomfort ranges are set to rise from April 12 because of excessive temperatures and clear skies,” the assertion learn. “Most temperatures within the north are reaching as much as 40°C; with clear skies and moisture within the air, warmth and discomfort shall be extra intense.”
NiMet cautioned that the acute warmth, coupled with excessive humidity, might pose important well being dangers to residents, particularly susceptible teams corresponding to kids and the aged.
Musa suggested residents to take preventive measures by staying hydrated, avoiding direct solar publicity throughout peak hours (12 p.m. to three p.m.), sporting breathable clothes, and staying in well-ventilated areas.
He additionally known as on stakeholders, well being employees, and neighborhood leaders to lift consciousness concerning the risks of warmth stress and encourage the adoption of security measures.
NiMet urged the general public to remain knowledgeable by way of official climate updates as the warmth wave is predicted to persist for a number of days.
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