NiMet Orders Activation of Safety Precautions in Northern Nigeria Over Impending heat Stress
The states that would be mostly affected, according to the agency, are; north-central and eastern states; Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Oyo, Kogi, Nasarawa, Benue, Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Ebonyi, Cross River, and FCT.
Other vulnerable regions are the South-West, coastal areas, Taraba, Adamawa, Plateau, Kaduna, Zamfara, and Sokoto.
The heat stress warning issued by the agency on Tuesday morning shows that the rising temperatures and high humidity levels over the next three to four days may cause thermal discomfort across several regions.
Meanwhile, outbreak miningitis has been reported in parts of Jega, Aleiro and neighboring towns and villages in Kebbi State.
However, the state ministry of health is reported to have activated measures to contain the outbreak including quarantine facilities and adequate medical care to the affected.