NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, dust haze across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a mix of sunshine and dust haze across the country from Monday through Wednesday.

According to the weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, slight dust haze is expected in the northern region on Monday, with localized visibility ranging between 2 km and 5 km throughout the forecast period.

NiMet advises residents, particularly in affected areas, to take precautions as the dust haze may impact air quality and visibility.

“In the North Central region, sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere are expected over the region throughout the forecast period.

“In the southern region, sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated, with prospects of thunderstorms with light rains expected over parts of Cross River, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom States during the afternoon/evening hours, “it said.

According to it, moderate dust haze with localised visibility of less than 1,000 m is anticipated over the region on Tuesday throughout the forecast period in the northern region.

The agency envisaged slight dust haze over the region throughout the forecast period in the north-central region.

It anticipated sunny skies in the southern region with patches of clouds with prospects of afternoon and evening thunderstorms.

NiMet predicted light rains over parts of Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.

“On Wednesday, in the northern region, moderate dust haze with localised visibility of less than 1,000 m is anticipated over the region throughout the forecast period.

“In the North Central region, a slight dust haze with localised visibility of 2 km to 5 km is anticipated over the region throughout the forecast period.

“In the southern region, sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated, with prospects of afternoon and evening thunderstorms with light rains expected over parts of Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom states,” it said.

According to it, dust particles are in suspension; the public should take the necessary precaution, and people with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather condition.

It urged the public to take adequate precaution as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms were likely to occur.

“Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities. Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website, www.nimet.gov.ng, it said. (NAN)