Abuja: The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and cloudiness across the country from Monday to Wednesday.
NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged moderate dust haze on Monday in the northern region, with visibility ranging from 2 km to 5km over parts of Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Borno and Yobe States.
The agency said the rest of the region could experience slight dust haze throughout the forecast period.
” For the central region, slight dust haze is anticipated over the area throughout the forecast period.
” For the southern region, a cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals is anticipated over the area, with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom during the morning hours.
” Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms with light rains are anticipated over parts of Rivers, Delta, Ondo, Lagos, Edo, Ogun, Bayelsa, Cross River and Akwa Ibom,” it said.
According to NiMet, moderate dust haze with a visibility range of 2km to 5km is anticipated over the northern region on Tuesday throughout the forecast period.
A slight dust haze is anticipated over the region throughout the forecast period.
NiMet predicted a cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals over the southern region with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, Cross River and Akwa Ibom later in the day.
The agency envisaged moderate dust haze on Wednesday over the northern region, with visibility ranging from 2km to 5km throughout the forecast period.
” Moderate Dust haze with a visibility range of 2 – 5km is anticipated over the central region throughout the forecast period.
” Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the southern region during the morning hours. Isolated thunderstorms with light rains are anticipated over parts of Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Lagos, Edo, Ogun and Ondo later in the day,” it said.
NiMet urged the public to take necessary precautions, as dust particles could remain suspended over the northern region.
According to it, people with asthma and other respiratory conditions should be cautious about the current weather conditions.
” Driving in the rain should be done with caution.
Airline operators are advised to obtain airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective operational planning.
” Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng,” it said
