El Niño: NEMA issues safety advisory to Nigerians

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged Nigerians to take precautionary measures against the potential effects of the developing El Niño phenomenon, warning of possible extreme heat, reduced rainfall, drought, flooding and food shortages.
The agency issued the warning in an advisory released on Monday, titled “Super El Niño Is Coming: What You Can Do to Protect Yourself, Your Family and Your Community.”
According to NEMA, the developing climate phenomenon could affect temperatures, rainfall patterns and food availability, making it necessary for individuals and communities to prepare for possible emergencies.
“Super El Niño can cause hotter temperatures, less rainf...