Kwara Residents Cautioned to Stay Safe Amid Predicted Thunderstorms and Lightning

Date: 2025-05-08

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.

Chief Imam Of Offa     AbdulRasaq Abdulmajeed Alaro     Suleiman Idris     Lanre Badmas     Muhammed Danjuma     Taofik Abiodun Ahmed     Jumoke F. Ajao     Tunde Idiagbon Road     KWTV     Binta Abubakar-Mora     Umaru Saro     Akande Idowu Ayoola Muhammed     Abiodun Abdulkareem     Issa Memunat Moyosore     Ndama Al-hassan     Seun Bolaji     Monkey Pox     Al-Hikmah Radio     Idris Garba     Oke-Ero     Victor Gbenga Yusuf     Kwara Consultative Forum     Aliyu Salihu     Ministry Of Women Affairs And Social Development     Modibo Kawu     Shehu Jimoh     Amos Bajeh     University Road     Awili Pedro     Kunbi Titiloye     Salaudeen Oyewale     Apado     Firdaos Amasa     Ibrahim Agboola Gambari     Maja     Issa Baba     Ridwan Agboola     Ibrahim Abikan     Zainab Abass     Okin Malt     Mohammed Saidu     Ridhwanullah Al-Ilory     Sheikh Ridhwanullah     Abdulrahman Abdulrazak     Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia     Abubakar Imam     Oloruntoyosi Thomas     Mohammed Ibrahim     TIIDELab     Yahya Mohammed     Innocent Okoye     Olusin Of Ijara Isin     Alanamu     A.G.F Abdulrasaq     Sam Okaula     Special Adviser On Digital Innovation     ANCOPPS     Special Agro-Industrial Hub     Idofin     Abdulrasaq Alaro     New Model Police Station     NIPR     Jide Oyinloye     Smart School     Florence Saraki     Saka Onimago     Ayobami Akanbi     Aminu Ado Bayero     Aminat Omodara     Muhammed Aliyu     Oyeyemi Olasumbo Florence     Vasolar-Kwara Company Ltd     Sarakite     Olumide Daniel Ibitoye     Laboratory-to-Product     Ayobola Ipinlaiye     Salihu Ajibola Ajia    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Ndama Al-hassan     Abdulahi Abubakar Bata     Durosinlohun Kawu     Yusuf Amuda Abubakar     Yahaya Seriki     Overland     Moro     Monkey Pox     Kwarareports.com     Budo Egba     Akanji     BIR     Ahmed Alhasssan     Ileloke     Aliyu Olatunji Ajanaku     Ahmed \'Lateef     AIT Ilorin     Abdulrasheed Na\'Allah     Dan Masanin     Biliaminu Aliu     Royal FM     TIC     Atiku     Esuwoye     Bureau Of Lands     Quran     Ilorin General Hospital     PAACO-PCL Consortium     Elelu     Clement Yomi Adeboye     Amina Susa\'a De Ahmed     Muftau Akanbi Oke     Damilola Yusuf Adelodun     Sulyman Age AbdulKareem     Al-Hikmah Radio     Alapado     Gwanara     Opobiyi     Waheed Ibrahim     Samari     Mubarak Oladosu     Sam Okaula     Olabimpe Olani     AbdulKareem Yusuf Danhawa     Kwara NIPR     Eghe Igbinehi     Bola Olukoju     Mohammed Ajia Ibrahim     AbdulHamid Adi     Lawal Jimoh     Mary Kemi Adeosun     Adeleke Ogungbe     Kaosarah Adeyi     Henry Olaosebikan     Busari Toyin Isiaka     Al-Ilory     Malete     Radio SBS     IESA     Muhammad Yahya     Esinniobiwa Quareeb     Ibrahim Abiodun     Valsolar Consultoria     Daud Adeshola     Okin Group     Sherif Sagaya     Kayode Ogunlowo     Oniyangi Kunle Sulaiman     Yahaya Oloriegbe     Elerinjare     Mahmud Babatunde Baker     Aishatu Ahmed Gobir     Sobi Specialist Hospital     Oluwole Dupe     Haruna Tambiri Mohammed     Abdulrazak Shehu Akorede     Salihu Ajibola Ajia