The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Saturday to Monday across the nation.
In its weather outlook released in Abuja, NiMet forecast moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2–5 kilometres over the northern region on Saturday.
It anticipated localised visibility of 1,000 metres or less over parts of Katsina, Kano, and Jigawa States throughout the forecast period.
The agency also predicted moderate dust haze over the North-Central region throughout Saturday.
It forecast 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.
On Sunday, NiMet predicted moderate dust haze over the northern and North-Central regions throughout the day.
It anticipated 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.
According to NiMet, slight dust haze is expected over the northern region on Monday, with moderate dust haze persisting over the North-Central region throughout the period.
It 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.
“Dust particles would remain in suspension. The public should take necessary precautions. People with asthma and other respiratory conditions are advised to be cautious under the prevailing weather conditions.
“Motorists should drive with caution during rainfall, while airline operators are to obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for effective operational planning,” the agency said.
