Meningitis, heat stroke outbreak looms in 12 states
• Niger, Borno, Kano, others at risk The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned of likely outbreak of meningitis, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion in 12 states of the federation.
• Niger, Borno, Kano, others at risk
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned of likely outbreak of meningitis, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion in 12 states of the federation.
The states of concern, according to the weatherman, are: Niger, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Yobe, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Borno, and Adamawa.
NiMet stated that heat index projections showed critical heat levels across the north, central, and southern regions of the country.
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The agency noted that temperatures in the northern states would range from 40°C to 45°C, the central states would have 35°C to 38°C, and the southern states between 33°C and 35°C.
In the heat stress alert issued yesterday, NiMet noted that the presence of fine dust particles over parts of the northern states, combined with extreme heat, increases health risks like heat exhaustion, heat stroke and possible meningitis outbreaks.
The weatherman advised those who reside in the listed states to avoid overcrowded and poorly ventilated spaces, ensure proper ventilation, especially at night, wear light and breathable clothing, drink plenty of water, and limit exposure to direct sunlight.
