In a report released on Friday, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecasted moderate dust haze over the Northern region and North Central regions, with a visibility range of 2-5 km horizontally.
“Moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility range of 2-5 km over the Northern region and the North Central states throughout the forecast period,” the report read.
The report added that “Patches of clouds in the hazy atmosphere is expected in the morning hours over the inland cities of the South and the coastal states with prospects of localised thunderstorms over parts of Delta, Lagos, Cross River, Bayelsa and Rivers states in the afternoon/evening periods”.
Additionally, NiMet has forecasted the possibility of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening over portions of the states of Rivers, Delta, Lagos, Cross River, and Bayelsa.
It advised people to take the appropriate precautions to guarantee their safety and well-being and asked the public to stay aware and prepared.
The organization also underlined the importance to keep up-to-date with local weather advisories and alerts, particularly for people living in areas facing dust haze and thunderstorm warnings.
It is also recommended that locals and airline operators exercise caution and initiative when traveling or engaging in outdoor activities.
“Airline operators are advised to get updated with weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operations”, the agency said.
