Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted of possible rise in temperatures in some cities of the northern part of the country between May 30 and 31, 2022 (Monday and Tuesday).
In a weather forecast released on Sunday May 29, 2022, NiMet stated that the temperatures of some areas would be greater than 35°C, some would be less than 40°C while others could be greater than 40°C.
It stated further that most parts of the Northern cities are expected to record temperatures between 35°C to 40°C.
“Parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, and Borno are expected to experience temperatures greater than 40°C while parts of Niger, Plateau, FCT, Kwara, Kogi, Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba, and Adamawa are expected to record temperatures between 35°C to 40°C.
“However, parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, and Borno are expected to experience temperatures greater than 40°C.
“Parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina, Kano, Dutse, Nguru, and Maiduguri indicate chances of experiencing high thermal discomfort.”, it said.
