The Lagos State Government has issued a warning to residents about the potential for extreme heat conditions linked to the El Niño climate pattern.
Officials highlighted that children and the elderly are especially vulnerable to the rising temperatures and urged the public to take precautions.
El Niño is a natural weather phenomenon that can bring unusually high temperatures and dry conditions to many parts of the world, including Nigeria.
While the government has not released specific temperature forecasts, the alert serves as a reminder for residents to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak heat hours.
The warning comes as part of Lagos’s broader public‑health strategy to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events on the city’s population.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>