TRADITIONAL FORECASTING
IN THE Lapai Gwari community of Niger state, in north central Nigeria, elders predict the weather by observing a large stone in the Chachanga River. The LapanGwagwan stone serves as a tool to determine the frequency of flooding and to gauge the severity of rainfall.
When the colour of the stone changes to brown, it signifies an imminent heavy downpour, while a grey colour indicates either light or moderate rainfall.
This traditional knowledge helps the community to prepare for potential flooding.
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