Kwara Residents Cautioned to Stay Safe Amid Predicted Thunderstorms and Lightning
The Kwara State Government has warned residents, particularly farmers, to avoid open fields during thunderstorms and lightning following weather predictions from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet).
The advisory, issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, follows NiMet's forecast of frequent thunderstorms across the state from Tuesday to Thursday, especially during afternoon and evening hours.
The ministry further advised residents to disconnect electrical appliances when not in use during storm periods. The statement was signed by its Press Secretary, Ashaolu Omotola.
"Farmers are advised to take necessary precautions, as strong winds may precede the rains. Activities in open fields should be limited during periods of lightning, and electrical appliances should be disconnected when not in use. Caution is also advised around trees and unstable structures during heavy downpours," it said.
The ministry also reminded farmers that, "according to NiMet's earlier seasonal climate prediction, Kwara is now entering its official planting season, which typically begins in the first or second week of May. With current rainfall patterns aligning with these projections, this is a favourable window for the commencement of planting activities.
"To ensure a productive season, farmers are encouraged to adopt climate-smart practices such as timely land preparation, use of improved seed varieties, appropriate spacing, and efficient water management. These steps will help reduce risks associated with unpredictable weather and improve yields.
"The Ministry remains committed to supporting farmers with timely advisories and on-field extension services."
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Aso Ofi Afolabi-Oshatimehin Ibrahim Issa Jetti Minister Federal College Of Education (Special), Afon Oke-Ode ENetSuD Patience Jonathan Salihu Yahaya Women For Change And Development Initiative General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport Olupako Of Share Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Adam Abdullahi Al-Ilory AbdulRahman Saad Tunde Oyawoye Eleja Muhammad Yahya Sobi FM Iliasu Tunde Akanbi Abdulrauf Aliyu Saba Jibril Ibrahim Mohammed Yoonus Kola Olatinwo Assayomo Admiralty Villa Bank Of Industry Oba Abdulrahim Raji Ayodele Kamaldeen Innocent Okoye Ohoro Of Shao Tanke Yusuf Lawal Olokoba Jalala Theophilus Oyebiyi John Kehinde Salako Christopher Odetunde Sa\'adu Salau Sulyman Age AbdulKareem Musa Alhassan Buge Garba Idris Ajia Kassim Babamale Adaramaja CKNG Olatunji Ibrahim Alikinla Taofeeq Olateju Albert Ogunsola Muhammad Mustapha Suleiman Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission Umar Ahmed Gunu Paul Odama Abatemi-Usman Basit Olatunji Ibrahim Agboola Gambari Umar Danladi Shero KW-GIS Rice Farmers Association Of Nigeria Harrison Osauwagboe Abdulkadir Jimoh Lai Mohammed Forgo Battery Company Limited Olumide Daniel Ibitoye Muslim Media Watch Group Of Nigeria Turaki Abiodun Abdulkareem Ado Ibrahim Tanke Road Afonja Moses Afolayan Akande Idowu Ayoola Muhammed Adesoye College Bayo Ajia Manzuma Abioye Bello

