Nigeria has a tropical climate with variable rainy and dry seasons, depending on location. The length of the rainy season decreases from south to north. In the south the rainy season lasts from March to November, whereas in the far north it lasts only from mid-May to September.
While the rain tends to help with the heat, that’s where the positives seem to end. With rainy season comes flooded road, crappy light and an endless parade of mosquitoes.
Here are things that are true about this season in Nigeria.
1. Whenever it rains it sort of gives PHCN another excuse to take light.
2. Rain in the midnight gives pleasure. that’s where you will hear things like ‘weather for two’. Most people see it as the best time to enjoy sleep
3. One of the worst is realizing the cloth you want to wear out is still wet due to the weather. Their you start wishing the rain could stop.
4. It is in rainy season you start seeing all the mosquitoes, then chances of suffering from mosquito bites increases.
5. When your internet starts misbehaving because of the rain.
6. Just a little rain then traffic decides to show itself and drivers use the opportunity to hike the bus fare.
7. The roads you thought were good starts showing their true colours.
However, here are some tips to help you out:
- Lock windows &fix leakages
Nothing is as unnerving as returning home from a hard day’s job to meet a flooded house, wet floors and soaked sofa.
- Dry clothes only when you are home
No one enjoys having wet laundry for days on end. - Have an umbrella and sweater on hand
Sometimes, the rain can choose to surprise us, best to be ready for it with a portable umbrella and a sweater. - Prepare for power interruptions
This could be a good time to buy an Inverter or ensure the one you have is in good shape. You could also service your generator and provide it good protection from the rain.
- Stock up on teas and beverages
A hot drink can sometimes help balance the cold weather that is often the aftermath of rain, especially for the younger ones.
One thing to remember is that seasons are transient, that is why we must prepare for them. The dry season will be here in no time. Hence, as you enjoy the cool of the rainy season, prepare for the dryness of harmattan.
