NiMet forecasts 3-day dust haze from Saturday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a hazy weather condition across the country from Saturday to Monday, January 6, 2025.

NiMet made this known via its weather outlook released on Friday, January 3.

The agency envisaged a moderate dust haze on Saturday.

It anticipated a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km in parts of Sokoto, Katsina, Kebbi, Kano, Jigawa, Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger, and Kogi States.

NiMet stated: “The rest of the North, the North Central and Inland cities of the South are expected to experience slight dust haze in good visibility throughout the forecast period.

“Hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds is expected over the coastal parts of the South with chances of afternoon or evening rains over Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Lagos States.”

NiMet also forecast moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km in parts of Sokoto, Katsina, Kebbi, Kano, Jigawa, Zamfara, and Kaduna States on Sunday.

The agency predicted the North Central and Inland cities of the South to experience slight dust haze in good visibility throughout the forecast period.

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It anticipated early morning mist or fog in the coastal regions of the South with the rest of the day experiencing a hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds.

NiMet added: “For Monday, moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km is expected over the North and North Central parts of the country throughout the forecast period.

“The Inland cities of the South are expected to experience slight dust haze in good visibility throughout the forecast period while the coastal cities of the South is expected to experience a few patches of clouds in hazy atmosphere with prospects of early morning mist of fog.

“Dust particles are in suspension; public should take necessary precautions. People with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather condition.”

NiMet urged the public to adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities.

The agency also advised airline operators to get the airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from its office for effective planning in their operations.

“Residents are advised to stay informed by the weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng,” it added.

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