Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a warning for the public to take necessary precautions as dust haze is anticipated to impact various regions of the country.
Gatekeepers News reports that NiMet has also advised airline operators to review airport-specific weather reports to ensure safe operations amidst the expected hazy conditions.
The agency forecasts hazy and cloudy weather from Monday to Wednesday, highlighting the possibility of disruptions due to decreased visibility.
According to NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, the Northern and North-central regions will likely experience dust haze, leading to visibility levels ranging from 1 km to 5 km. In localised areas, visibility may drop to below 1,000 meters during this period.
In contrast, the Southern region is expected to see a hazy atmosphere accompanied by patches of clouds throughout the forecast period.
“On Tuesday, the northern and central regions are expected to face dust haze, with visibility ranging from 1km to 5km and localized areas experiencing visibility of less than 1,000m throughout the forecast period.
“In the southern region, early morning mist or fog patches are expected along the coastal areas. However, sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated to prevail in both inland and coastal states later in the day.
“By Wednesday, good visibility is expected in the northern region, while the north-central region will experience dust haze with moderate visibility ranging from 1km to 5km,” It revealed.
According to NiMet, in the southern region, early morning mist or fog patches are expected along the coastal areas, with few clouds in a hazy atmosphere over the inland states.
The agency also predicted slim chances of thunderstorms over parts of Cross River, Bayelsa, Lagos, and Akwa Ibom later in the day.
NiMet urged the public to take necessary precautions as dust particles remain suspended in the air.
“People with asthmatic conditions and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the current weather. Please adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities.”
The agency also advised airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet to ensure effective planning for their operations.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed through weather updates on NiMet’s website.
