{"id":154946,"date":"2025-03-11T13:40:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T12:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/kano-residents-struggle-as-heatwave-intensifies-amid-ramadan-fasting"},"modified":"2025-03-25T19:25:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T18:25:12","slug":"kano-residents-struggle-as-heatwave-intensifies-amid-ramadan-fasting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/kano-residents-struggle-as-heatwave-intensifies-amid-ramadan-fasting","title":{"rendered":"Kano residents struggle as heatwave intensifies amid Ramadan fasting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Residents of Kano are reeling under extreme heat as temperatures soar to nearly 40\u00b0C between Monday and Tuesday, raising health concerns, especially during the ongoing Ramadan fast.<\/p>\n<p>The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a Heat Stress Watch, warning that temperatures will remain high throughout the week, with some regions in the North expected to reach a scorching 42\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p>This comes as Muslim faithful enter the second week of Ramadan, making the intense heat even more challenging.<\/p>\n<p>For many residents, the blistering weather has disrupted daily activities. Hasiya Ibrahim, a resident of Kano, described her struggle with the heat, particularly while preparing iftar.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe blazing heat is seriously affecting my daily activities. My energy is waning, and it\u2019s especially difficult in the evenings when I have to turn on the stove. I have high blood pressure, and this heat is making things more difficult,\u201d she lamented.<\/p>\n<p>Aminu, a tricycle driver, said he had to adjust his working hours to cope with the harsh conditions. \u201cBecause of the heat, I only operate in the early morning and evening. Once it is 1 p.m., I park my Adadaita and rest at home. It is affecting my daily income, but my body cannot withstand this hot weather, especially while fasting,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, Hajara Yahaya, a mother of two, recounted how the heat made it impossible for her family to sleep.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have two toddlers, and they kept waking up because of the heat. We haven\u2019t had electricity for days due to a faulty transformer, so I had to keep fanning them through the night so they could sleep comfortably,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>NiMet has advised Nigerians to take precautionary measures to mitigate the effects of the extreme heat. The agency urged people to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure, and wear light clothing. Vulnerable groups, such as children and the elderly, were advised to take extra care.<\/p>\n<p>With temperatures in the North projected to range between 36\u00b0C and 42\u00b0C, and the South experiencing between 34\u00b0C and 39\u00b0C, residents are bracing for more scorching days ahead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Residents of Kano are reeling under extreme heat as temperatures soar to nearly 40\u00b0C between Monday and Tuesday, raising health concerns, especially during the ongoing Ramadan fast. 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