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.

Sulyman Buhari     Doyin Awoyale     Iyabo Dupe Adekeye     Firdaos Amasa     Saliu Tunde Bello     Ilorin Emirate     Saduki Lafiagi     Sa\'adu Gambari     Democracy Day     Flights To Ilorin     Mumini Ishola Hanafi     Kemi Adeosun     Agor Market     Baba-Isale     Abdulazeez Uthman     Baba Issa Awoye     Muhammed Aliyu     Mutawali     Ayo Adeyemi     Fulani     Dogara     Dele Momodu     Twitter     Ejidongari     International Public Sector Accounting Standards     AGM Professional Services     Bello John Olanrewaju     Benin Republic     Mohammed Katsina Ahmed     Kwara State Television (KWTV)     Kayode Ogunlowo     Folorunsho Erubu     Yusuf Lanre Badmus     Kwara Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board     SSA Youth Engagement     Muhammad Yahya     Elections     Ganiyu Abolarin     Yakubu Mohammed Abdullahi     Kwara Volleyball Association     Saadatu Modibbo-Kawu     IQRA College     Abdulrazaq Magaji     Abdulraufu Mustapha     Abdulsalam A. Yusuf     Aisha Ahman Pategi     Emir Of Shonga     Peculiar Allowance     Olaitan Adefila     Ella Supreme Tissue Paper     Saraki     SARS     Olatunde Jare     Offa Metropolitan Club     Moshood Mustapha     Amos Justus Sayo     Lithium     Gurei     IDPU     Soffiyyallah Kamaldeen     Earlyon Technologies     Matthew Okedare     Tsaragi-Share     Aliyu Muhammed     Oniyangi     Kwarareports.com     Toun Okewale-Sonaiya     Radio Kwara     Odogun Olushola Gabriel     PPS     Al-Hikmah University     Is\'haq Modibbo Kawu     Oko-Erin     Ibrahim Orire     Kayode Yusuf     Yakubu Shaaba     Bursary    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

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

Countryside Emerging Leaders Fellowship     Ibrahim Abdullahi     Kwarareports.com     Memunat Monsuma     Hassan Saliu     Hikmah AbdulKareem     Ayo Salami     Abdulrazak Shehu Akorede     Ibrahim Oniye     Hassan Oyeleke     Olaiya Lawal     Sai Kayi     Taofik Abdulkareem Babaita     Kwara 2023     Unilorin     Hakeem Idris     Dasuki Belgore     Saidu Kawu     Ahmad Belgore     Apaokagi     Abdulkareem Alabi     Leke Ogungbe     Young Progressives Party     Is\'haq Modibbo Kawu     Usman Rifun     IHS Towers     Ogbondoroko     Eleyele     Busari Toyin Isiaka     Muazam Nayaya     AbdulRazaq AbduMajeed Alaro     Savannah Centre For Diplomacy, Democracy And Development     Aliyu Umar     Christian Association Of Nigeria     Olumide Daniel Ibitoye     Ilorin.Info     Abdulmajeed Abdullahi     Suleiman Ajadi     Opaleke Bukola Iyabo     Rashidi Yekini     Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia     Agbarigidoma     Olatunde Oyeyiola     Madawaki     Lasiele Alabi Yahaya     Popo-Igbonna     Road Transport Employers Association Of Nigeria     Salihu Alhaji Musa     Gani Saadu     Wahab Issa     Mohammed Abdulahi     College Of Health     Samuel Elizabeth Keatswa     Olushola Saraki     Iliasu     Olateju Lukman     Olaitan Buraimoh     Okin Malt     Fulani     Elewu     Monkey Pox     CCEPE     Ajasse-Ipo     New Naira Notes     Elerinjare-Ibobo     Abdulrosheed Okiki     Zainab Abass     IsDB     Jimoh Olusola Imam     Ayinde Oyepitan     Bayo Lawal     Barakat Community Secondary School     Ibrahim Gambari     Omar Gambari     TIC     Joshua Adeyemi Adimula     Shuaibu Yaman