Dry Season, El Niño: 8 Ways Nigerians Can Prevent Dehydration

As Nigeria transitions into the dry season, concerns over rising temperatures and the developing El Niño climate pattern have prompted fresh warnings about dehydration and other heat-related illnesses.
The Lagos State Government recently urged residents to take precautions against possible extreme heat, warning that changing weather conditions could worsen dehydration, heat discomfort, respiratory problems and poor air quality, particularly among children, older persons, pregnant women and outdoor workers.
The warning followed an advisory issued by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) urging Nigerians to prepare for the potential effects of El Niño, including hotter tempera...