The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast three consecutive days of dust haze and cloudy skies across Nigeria, with thunderstorms expected in parts of the South between Monday and Wednesday.
In its latest weather outlook released in Abuja on Sunday, the agency said northern states would experience slight dust haze on Monday, with moderate dust haze affecting parts of Borno and Yobe. Horizontal visibility in the affected areas is expected to range between 2km and 5km.
The North Central region is also projected to experience slight dust haze throughout Monday.
In the southern region, NiMet predicted cloudy conditions with intervals of sunshine. There are slim chances of morning thunderstorms over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom. Later in the day, thunderstorms accompanied by light rain are expected over Ondo, Ogun, Lagos, Edo, Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers, Delta and Akwa Ibom.
By Tuesday, moderate dust haze with visibility between 2km and 5km is expected to persist across the northern region,
while the North Central zone will continue to experience slight dust haze.Southern states will see cloudy skies with sunny intervals, alongside possible morning thunderstorms in Akwa Ibom and Cross River. Afternoon and evening thunderstorms with light rain are anticipated over Lagos, Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers, Delta and Akwa Ibom.
On Wednesday, NiMet warned of thick dust haze across both the northern and North Central regions. The southern region is expected to maintain cloudy conditions with sunshine intervals, while morning thunderstorms may occur in Cross River and Akwa Ibom. Later in the day, thunderstorms with light rain are forecast over Bayelsa, Lagos, Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Cross River, Rivers, Delta and Akwa Ibom.
The agency advised residents, particularly those with asthma and other respiratory conditions, to take necessary precautions as dust particles remain suspended in the atmosphere across the North, North Central and inland southern states.
NiMet also urged motorists to drive cautiously during rainfall and advised airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports for effective operational planning.
