Abuja: The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and sunshine from Monday until Wednesday across the country.
NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, envisaged moderate dust haze over parts of Kebbi and Kano States of the northern region on Monday.
It predicted horizontal visibility of 2km to 5km over the region, with the rest of the northern States to be under sunny and hazy skies throughout the forecast period.
” For the central region, moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2km to 5km is anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory and Niger states, while the rest of the states in the region should be under sunny and hazy skies throughout the forecast period.
”For the southern region, sunny skies with a few patches of cloud are anticipated over the region with prospects of afternoon/evening thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Bayelsa, Lagos, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States,” it said.
According to NiMet, slight dust haze is anticipated over parts of Kano and Kebbi States in the northern region on Tuesday, while the remaining states in the region are expected to have sunny skies with hazy conditions throughout the forecast period.
The agency envisaged sunny and hazy skies over the central region throughout the forecast period, with chances of isolated thundery activity over parts of the plateau state during the afternoon and evening hours.
It anticipated sunny skies with patches of cloud over the southern region, with prospects of afternoon or evening thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.
NiMet forecasts sunny and hazy skies over the northern region on Wednesday throughout the forecast period.
The agency predicted sunny and hazy skies over the central region throughout the forecast period.
According to NiMet, sunny skies with a few patches of cloud are anticipated over the southern region with prospects of afternoon or evening thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos, Delta, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.
”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 get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,” it said
The agency urged residents to stay informed by checking weather updates on NiMet’s website at www.nimet.gov.ng and by visiting NiMet’s website.