Heatwave: ‘How you can protect yourself’.
Heatwave: ‘How you can protect yourself’ As temperatures rise across Nigeria, doctors have warned that prolonged exposure to extreme heat can trigger life-threatening conditions, worsen existing illnesses and increase the risk of complications among children, older people and those living with chronic diseases.
The concerns come amid growing global attention to El Niño, a recurring climate phenomenon characterised by the warming […] As temperatures rise across Nigeria, doctors have warned that prolonged exposure to extreme heat can trigger life-threatening conditions, worsen existing illnesses and increase the risk of complications among children, older people and those living with chronic diseases.
The phenomenon influences weather patterns across different parts of the world, including temperature and rainfall, although its effects vary from one region to another.
In its October 8, 2026 update, the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said El Niño was strengthening, with a strong to very strong event likely to persist through January to March 2027. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has also warned that the phenomenon could significantly alter global rainfall and temperature patterns, increasing the risks of extreme weather events. Weekend Trust reports that although El Niño is an important climate factor, its presence does not, by itself, establish the cause of extreme temperatures in Nigeria. The health risks of prolonged heat exposure range from dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke to kidney injury and complications involving the heart and respiratory system.
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