Abuja: The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast dust haze and cloudiness across the country from Sunday through Tuesday.
NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged moderate dust haze on Monday over the northern region throughout the forecast period.
NiMet predicted thick dust haze over the central region throughout the forecast period with moderate dust haze over the inland cities of the southern region.
It predicted sunny skies with patches of clouds over the coastal region, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light rain over parts of Lagos, Bayelsa, and Rivers States later in the day.
The agency predicted moderate dust haze over the northern region on Tuesday throughout the forecast period.
” For the central region, moderate dust haze is anticipated over the region throughout the forecast period. Moderate dust haze is anticipated over the Inland cities of the southern region.
“Sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the coastal region with prospects of isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over parts of Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers states later in the day,” it said.
NiMet predicted thick dust haze over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Wednesday.
It forecasts moderate dust haze over the central region throughout the forecast period.
According to it, dust haze is anticipated over the inland cities of the southern region, while sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over the coastal cities throughout the forecast period.
”Dust particles are in suspension; the public should take necessary precautions.
People with asthma and other respiratory conditions should be cautious about 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.
