The residents of Port Harcourt on Wednesday experienced the first rainfall in 2018, with residents expressing excitement.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rainfall, which initially drizzled at 3.15 p.m. and stopped, later started heavily at about 5 p.m. till 6p.m

The rain though heavy did not cause any flood like it is known to do in the city.

Some residents, who reacted to the rainfall, told NAN that they were happy with rain as it reduced the rate of ‘black soot’ and temperature of the city.

Mrs Anthonia Onwuka, one of the residents who spoke with NAN, said that she was happy with the rainfall.

According to her, the weather has been very hot and uncomfortable since last month.

“I am so happy for the rainfall and I pray that it should result in a heavy cold harmattan for us to sleep well at night.”