How to survive the heatwave in Lagos
Residents are unable to find succour in the wake of the high temperatures as electrical fans or air conditioning units are down due to the power supply shortage.
Lagosians are moving from frying pan to fire, literally. Navigating from the continuous fall of Naira and soaring prices of goods to feeling the heat wave in the state has left many gasping for breath.
On February 13, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency issued a code red alert due to the air temperature hitting 39°C in the South and 41°C in the North.
Model projections indicate that high temperatures will persist. The agency advised citizens to guard against dehydration, heatstroke, and other heat-related illnesses.
Reports of blackouts and poor electricity supply in various parts of Lagos has contributed significantly to the dire situation.
Residents are unable to find succour in the wake of the high temperatures as electrical fans or air conditioning units are down due to the power supply shortage.
“This is what they are doing to us at ikeja @IkejaRecord. Day time no light. Evening they will bring it for an hour and a half; they take it then we will remain in darkness for almost 3 to 4 ho…
