The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has said that the excessive heat being experienced in the country presently would persist for a while.
NIMET disclosed this in its weather and climate update posted on its social media handle on Wednesday.
The Agency revealed that Air Temperatures have hit 41°C over the North and 39°C over the South with model projections which indicate that temperatures will remain high in the coming days.
The negative effects of the weather include fainting, chicken pox disease, measles, heat rash, weakness of the body, slight fever, and heat-related illnesses such as respiratory issues.
Citizens are therefore enjoined to take adequate fluid, seek shade, use fans, and wear light and breathable clothing to reduce exposure to high temperatures.
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