NiMet forecasts 3-day dust haze across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze across the country from Wednesday to Friday, January 30, 2026.

NiMet, in a weather outlook released on Tuesday, envisaged moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of between two and five kilometres in the northern region on Wednesday.

The agency anticipated localised visibility of less than or equal to 1,000 metres in parts of Katsina, Kano, and Jigawa States on Wednesday.

It also forecast moderate dust haze in the North-Central region on Wednesday.

NiMet predicted sunny skies with a few patches of cloud in the southern region, with slim prospects of afternoon or evening thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall in parts of Lagos, Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States.

According to the agency, moderate dust haze is expected in the northern region on Thursday.

It also predicted sunny skies with few patches of cloud in the southern region, with slim chances of isolated thunderstorms and light rainfall over Ondo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, and Edo States later in the day.

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NiMet envisaged slight dust haze in the northern region on Friday.

The agency said moderate dust haze is anticipated in the North-Central region on Friday.

The agency further predicted sunny skies with few patches of cloud in the southern region, with slim chances of isolated thunderstorms and light rainfall in 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.

NiMet urged people with asthma and other respiratory conditions to be cautious under the prevailing weather conditions.

The agency enjoined motorists to drive with caution during rainfall and urged airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for effective operational planning.

AN24