Residents breath relief as Onitsha, others witness first major rain of the year in Anambra

By Apex News Exclusive On Mar 15, 2020

By Sunny A. David

Onitsha, the commercial nerve centre of Anambra State has witnessed

its first major rain of the year.

The rain which lasted for hours can be said to be peaceful as there were no signs of lightening or thunder.

Some of the residents of the commercial city that spoke with our correspondent expressed joy over the downpour.

Mr. Ifeanyi Azikiwe in his reaction said he had a sound night rest devoid of heat as

the downpour provided cool and conducive environment while a retired

School administrator Mrs.Josephine Okonkwo said that the heat

wave occasioned by dust have been doused.

She expressed the hope that some sicknesses associated with heat and

dusty weather will be reduced drastically.