The National Emergency Management Agency has urged Nigerians to take steps to protect themselves, their families and communities against the potential effects of the developing El Ni\u00f1o phenomenon.\n<\/p>\n
In a Monday advisory titled \u201cSuper El Ni\u00f1o Is Coming: What You Can Do to Protect Yourself, Your Family and Your Community,\u201d the agency warned that \u201cSuper El Ni\u00f1o can cause hotter temperatures, less rainfall, drought, floods and food shortages.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
NEMA outlined eight measures individuals, households and communities could adopt to reduce the risks and stay safe.\n<\/p>\n
El Ni\u00f1o is a natural climate phenomenon that occurs when sea-surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean become warmer than normal. It is the warm phase of the El Ni\u00f1o-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), which also includes the cooler La Ni\u00f1a phase and neutral conditions.<\/p>\n
It can disrupt atmospheric circulation and influence rainfall and temperature patterns worldwide, though effects vary by location due to local conditions.\n<\/p>\n
PUNCH reports describe the developing event as a strong or \u201csuper\u201d El Ni\u00f1o. In its Seasonal Climate Prediction Update for August 2026 and the August-September-October 2026 Rainfall Forecast, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency stated, \u201cAnalysis of the most recent ocean observations confirms the onset of a strong El Ni\u00f1o event in 2026.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
It added that \u201cEl Ni\u00f1o continues to intensify steadily and is expected to dominate global climate patterns during the August to October 2026 season.\u201d<\/p>\n
NiMet also described it as a \u201csuper El Ni\u00f1o\u201d with significant implications for Nigeria\u2019s rainfall patterns and noted that it increases the likelihood of above-normal temperatures globally.\n<\/p>\n
Here are the measures recommended by NEMA:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n 1. Prepare for extreme heat<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n Stay hydrated \u2013 drink clean water regularly.\n<\/p>\n Avoid direct sun between 11 am and 4 pm.\n<\/p>\n Wear light clothing, hats and use sunscreen.\n<\/p>\n Check on children, the elderly and vulnerable people.<\/p>\n 2. Conserve water<\/strong><\/p>\n Use water wisely and avoid waste.\n<\/p>\n Fix leaks and store water in clean, covered containers.\n<\/p>\n Keep your environment clean to protect water sources.\n<\/p>\n 3. Ensure food security<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n Store enough food for emergencies.\n<\/p>\n Support local farming and home gardening.<\/p>\n Protect your livestock and poultry.\n<\/p>\n Take advantage of agricultural support programmes. <\/p>\n 4. Pay attention to your health<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n Prevent heat-related illnesses and dehydration.\n<\/p>\n Keep your surroundings clean to avoid malaria and water-borne diseases.\n<\/p>\n Ensure proper sanitation and handwashing.\n<\/p>\n Seek medical help early when unwell.<\/p>\n 5. Support your livelihood<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n Use drought-resistant crops and improved farming practices.\n<\/p>\n Diversify income sources.\n<\/p>\n Access government and partner support programmes.\n<\/p>\n 6. Spend less time under the hot sun<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n Limit outdoor activities during peak heat hours (11 am \u2013 4 pm).\n<\/p>\n Use shaded areas and wear a hat or cap.<\/p>\n Take regular breaks and stay hydrated.\n<\/p>\n Plan your activities for early morning or late evening.\n<\/p>\n 7. Strengthen community action<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n Join community early warning and preparedness efforts.\n<\/p>\n Share information with neighbours and families.\n<\/p>\n Look out for the most vulnerable in your community.\n<\/p>\n 8. Stay informed<\/strong><\/p>\n Follow updates from NEMA, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and trusted media channels.\n<\/p>\n Heed official advisories and warnings.\n<\/p>\n Report emergencies to NEMA and relevant authorities.\n <\/p>\n Source: <\/p>\n The National Emergency Management Agency has urged Nigerians to take steps to protect themselves, their families and communities against the potential effects of the developing El Ni\u00f1o phenomenon. In a… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1681","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1681","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1681"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1681\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1681"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1681"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1681"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}