Nigeria’s Weather Alert: NiMet Issues Forecasts Warning Of Reduced Visibility
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast a spell of haziness and cloudiness across the country from Monday to Wednesday.According to NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Sunday, a moderate dust haze is expected on Monday, with a horizontal visibility range of two to five kilometres in the North.
Furthermore, localised visibility of less than or equal to 1000m is anticipated in parts of Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Yobe, Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi throughout the forecast period.Moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of two to five kilometres is also expected over the North Central region, with localised visibility of less than or equal to 1000m anticipated in some parts of Niger.
In the southern regions, hazy skies with patches of clouds are expected over the inland cities and coastal belt during the morning hours. This is with the prospects of thunderstorms in Ondo, Edo, Ogun, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, and Cross River later in the day.
NiMet’s forecasts show moderate dust haze on Tuesday, with a horizontal visibility range of two to five kilometres in the North. Also, moderate dust haze is expected over parts of Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo, Ebonyi, and Enugu. The remaining parts of the inland states of the South are, however, expected to be hazy with patches of clouds.
“Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur. The public should take adequate precaution and adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities,” NiMet warned.
The agency advised airline operators “to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.”
NiMet also urged the public to take necessary precautions, as dust particles are in suspension. “People with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather conditions,” NiMET added.
(NAN)
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