NiMet in a 'Weather Warning for Heat Stress' released on Friday categorised Nigeria's 36 states and Abuja into five based on the potential for heat stress.
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In an advisory issued on Friday, NiMET classified the 36 states into 5 categories: Normal, Caution, Extreme Caution, Danger and Extreme Danger. This is based on the degree of heat waves expected.Abuja, Kano, Sokoto, and Kogi states were categorised under Extreme Danger, and residents were advised to take precautionary steps as they were likely to experience heat or sunstroke.
This, according to the agency, will result in dehydration, which could cause fainting, chickenpox, measles and heat rashes. People could also experience heat-related illnesses such as respiratory issues and increased vulnerability to chronic conditions.heat stroke occurs when the body’s temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down.
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