The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has announced that most part of the country will from Wednesday (today) experience major dust haze that will last till Friday,
NiMet in its weather outlook, released on Tuesday in Abuja, predicted moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of between two and five kilometres over the northern region on Wednesday.
According to the agency, localised visibility of less than or equal to 1,000 metres over parts of Katsina, Kano and Jigawa states is envisaged throughout the forecast period
It forecast moderate dust haze over the North-Central region throughout the period.
NiMet further predicted sunny skies with a few patches of cloud over the southern region, with slim prospects of afternoon or evening thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall over parts of Lagos, Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.
According to the agency, moderate dust haze is expected over the northern and North-Central regions throughout the forecast period on Thursday.
It also predicted sunny skies with few patches of cloud over the southern region, with slim chances of isolated thunderstorms and light rainfall over Ondo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta and Edo states later in the day
There is also an envisaged slight dust haze over the northern region during the forecast period on Friday.
It said moderate dust haze is anticipated over the North-Central region throughout the period.
The agency further predicted sunny skies with few patches of cloud over the southern region, with slim chances of isolated thunderstorms and light rainfall over Lagos, Edo, Delta and Bayelsa states later in the day.
NiMet warned that dust particles would remain in suspension and advised the public to take necessary precautions.
It urged people with asthma and other respiratory conditions to be cautious under the prevailing weather conditions.
The agency advised motorists to drive with caution during rainfall and urged airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for effective operational planning.
NiMet also encouraged residents to stay informed through regular weather updates by visiting its website at www.nimet.gov.ng
Source: NAN