The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has said that Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi and Borno states might be experiencing heat above 40 Degrees Celsius in the next 48 hours.

The agency made this known in a statement on Sunday, stating that the heat might result to thermal discomfort. 

As contained in the statement signed by the spokesperson of the agency, Muntari Ibrahim, the other states to be affected by the rise in temperature include Taraba, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara states. 

He added that most northern states, including parts of Oyo, Kwara, FCT, Nasarawa and Benue are expected to record temperatures between 35 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius. 

“Bauchi, Gombe, Borno, and Yola are at risk of experiencing high thermal discomfort.

“People in these locations should drink lots of fluid through this period,’’ he added.

As reported the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ibrahim assured that the Agency would continue to update Nigerians accordingly