Benue residents welcome first rainfall after weeks of intense heat

Residents of Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday as the first rainfall of the year brought much-needed respite from the scorching heat.

Makurdi has been one of the hardest-hit areas by the persistent heatwave, with many residents resorting to sleeping outdoors to escape the extreme temperatures.

The rain, which began around 5:30 a.m., was accompanied by strong winds and lasted for nearly an hour and a half.

Several residents…