Ibadan – Some parts of Ibadan metropolis, the Oyo state capital on Tuesday recorded the first rain of the year, reports the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
The rain which began at about 3.48 a.m. lasted for almost an hour.
NAN also reports that this make many residents, who had been complaining of the hot weather in the city to heave a sigh of relief.
Some of them who spoke with NAN said they were very happy to witness the development.
Mr Ajayi Adetayo, said he was relief from the heat experienced in the last one month and able to sleep well because of the rain.
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“The first rain of the year is a sign of blessing, I never knew it will come this early; all the same it is a welcome development.
“I want to advice that government should prepare for the rainy season so that we will not be caught unawares when heavy rain comes,’’ Adetayo said.
Mrs Asake Are, a civil servant, also said the rain was a sign blessing for the state and country.
“I hope it will bring more blessing in food production this year, I foresee a bountiful harvest this year.
“I observed that resident have not been keeping the environment clean; we must ensure that our drainage are properly cleared to avoid flooding,’’ Are said. (NAN)