Some parts of Lagos and its environs on Sunday experienced
the first rain of the year.
The rain, which was experienced in Ikorodu, Jakande Estate,
Ijegun, Oke-Afa, Isolo, Fadeyi, Surulere, Ajao Estate, Gbagada and Maryland
lasted for about one hour.
Residents of Ibafo, Mowe and other satellite towns in
Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, experienced the downpour.
They told NAN that the rain brought a sigh of relief owing
to the heat they had been experiencing for some weeks now.
They said they were delighted with the early rainfall,
saying it would reduce the prevailing heat.
Mr. Wale Oladipo said, “My brother, we thank God for this
rain because it will stop the heat for now, “At least, one will be able to
sleep well now and the body rashes the heat has been generating among the
children will be over.”
Also, Mrs. Christianah Obioma said with the rainfall, people
would likely consume less quantity of water now.
She added, “In the last two weeks, I have been drinking
about 10 sachets of water amounting to N200 each day.
“This has been having effect on my pocket. Thank God for
this rain as I would be consuming less now.”
Mallam Abubakar Jimoh urged people to pray for more rainfall
very soon.
He said, “I say this because if the rain stops, the heat it
will generate may be more severe for both human beings and animals.”
Deputy General Manager, Central Forecast, office of the
National Weather Forecasting and Climate Research Centre, Abuja, Mr. Cyprian
Okoloye, said, “It is the first rain over the South-West, especially in Lagos.
“It does not mean the rainy season has started.
“There was a sudden pull of moisture into the inland area of
Lagos, which enhanced the rain, combined with thunderstorm.
“We are in the middle of the dry season, the harmattan,
which is still prevailing. It will still come back in the next three to four
days.”
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