The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a three-day period of hazy weather conditions across various parts of the country from Sunday to Tuesday.
According to NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, moderate dust haze is expected on Sunday across the northern and North-Central regions, with horizontal visibility ranging between 2km and 5km.
However, localized visibility of 1km or less is anticipated in parts of Yobe, Kano, Katsina, Gombe, Bauchi, Kaduna, Jigawa, and Niger states.
In the North-Central region, areas such as Kogi, Kwara, and Benue will experience hazy conditions with scattered clouds. Meanwhile, the southern region will witness cloudy skies with sunny intervals, with the possibility of afternoon or evening thunderstorms in parts of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Ondo, Edo, and Delta states.
By Monday, NiMet predicts a continuation of moderate dust haze in the northern and North-Central regions, maintaining a visibility range of 2km to 5km. Kogi, Kwara, and Benue are expected to experience hazy conditions with patches of clouds. In the southern region, cloudy skies with sunny spells will persist, with thunderstorms likely in Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta states.
On Tuesday, similar weather conditions are expected, with moderate dust haze prevailing in the northern and North-Central regions, while parts of the South will see periods of sunshine and potential afternoon or evening thunderstorms in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Ondo, Edo, and Delta states.
NiMet has advised individuals, particularly those with respiratory conditions such as asthma, to take necessary precautions due to the presence of dust particles in the atmosphere.
It also warned that strong winds may precede thunderstorms in affected areas, urging the public to adhere to safety advisories from relevant authorities.
Additionally, airline operators are encouraged to obtain location-specific weather updates from NiMet for proper flight planning. Residents are also advised to stay informed by visiting the agency’s official website at www.nimet.gov.ng for real-time weather updates.
