Abuja: The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a health advisory, urging individuals with asthma and other respiratory conditions to exercise caution amid prevailing dusty weather.
The agency noted that the hazy conditions could trigger breathing difficulties and advised residents to limit outdoor exposure, use protective masks, and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen.
The Agency, in its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, said dust particles are in suspension, warning the public to take necessary precautions.
”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 advised residents to stay informed by following NiMet’s weather updates.
The Agency predicted haziness and sunshine across the country from Monday to Wednesday.
Sunny and hazy skies are expected over the north-central region during the forecast period.
It anticipated sunny skies with a few patches of cloud over the southern region, with prospects of afternoon or evening thunderstorms.
The agency also predicted light rains over parts of Ogun, Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos, Delta, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom states later in the day.
”For Tuesday, moderate dust haze is anticipated over parts of Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, Yola, and Taraba states during the forecast period, while the rest of the northern region will be under slight dust haze.
”Sunny skies with few patches of clouds are anticipated over the southern region with chances of isolated thunderstorms and light rains over Ogun, Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos, Delta, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom states,” it said.
According to the agency, a thick dust haze is anticipated over the northern region on Wednesday during the forecast period.
Moderate dust haze is expected over the central region.
It is envisaged sunny skies with few patches of clouds over the southern region, with chances of isolated thunderstorms and light rains over Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers states.
