Reporting by **The Guardian** indicates that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has sounded an alarm over critical heat levels expected to hit 12 states, with temperatures projected to reach as high as 45°C. The agency warned that the combination of extreme heat and dust particles poses a significant risk of heat exhaustion and could trigger outbreaks of meningitis.
Residents in states including Sokoto, Kano, and Borno have been advised to limit outdoor activities and maintain high hydration levels. The advisory also cautioned that the heat index in central and southern regions would rise significantly, affecting agricultural productivity and public health.
**The Nation** corroborated the alert, emphasizing the health implications for vulnerable populations. “Health authorities are already on high alert for potential heat-related casualties in the listed zones,” the paper reported. **Channels TV** also covered the warning, interviewing health experts who advised, “Communities must adopt passive cooling methods as the power grid remains under pressure during this period.”
**Echotitbits take:** With the 2026 heatwave hitting record levels, the strain on the national grid and the healthcare system will be immense. State governments in the affected regions must immediately activate emergency cooling centers and vaccination drives for meningitis.
Source, and Date of publication: The Guardian – https://guardian.ng/news/nimet-warns-of-heat-stress-in-12-states/, May 6, 2026
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