NiMet predicts dust haze in North, N/Central states from Jan 1
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze over the North and North Central States of the country starting on Monday, January 1 to Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
NiMet had earlier alerted on similar climatic conditions which lasted from December 29 to December 31.
According to the Meteorological Agency Day 1 which is (Monday 1st of January, there would be slight dust haze over the North and North Central region throughout the forecast period.
Also, moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2 – 5km is expected over the Inland areas of the South and Coastal cities with slim prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Delta, Rivers and Bayelsa states during the afternoon/evening period.
“Day 2 (Tuesday 2nd of January); Sunny and hazy atmosphere is expected over the North and North Central regions throughout the forecast period. Moderate Dust Haze with horizontal visibility of 2 – 5km is expected over the Inland areas of the South and Coastal cities with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta states in the afternoon/evening period.
“Day 3 (Wednesday 3rd): Sunny and hazy atmosphere is anticipated over the North and North Central region during the forecast period.
“Moderate Dust Haze with horizontal visibility of 2 – 5km is expected over the Inland areas of the South while few clouds in hazy atmosphere are expected over the Coastal belt throughout the forecast period,” it said.
The agency advised Nigerians that dust particles are in suspension so the public should take necessary precautions; People with Asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather while airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.
