On Sunday, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecasted extreme heat in some parts of the country for the next three days.
According to the agency’s high-temperature outlook, which was signed by Director-General Prof. Mansur Matazu, most parts of Northern cities are expected to experience temperatures of 35°C to 40°C.
Although, it said parts of Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, , and Borno are expected to experience temperatures greater than 40°C, it stated that parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina, Kano, Dutse, Nguru, and Maiduguri indicate chances of experiencing high thermal discomfort starting from Sunday.
It further said parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, and Borno are expected to experience temperatures greater than 40°C.on May 31,2022
According to it, Niger, Plateau, FCT, Kwara, Kogi, Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba, and Adamawa are expected to record temperatures between 35°C to 40°C.