The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast dust haze and varying cloud conditions across the country from Sunday to Tuesday.
In its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, the agency predicted moderate dust haze over the northern region on Monday throughout the forecast period.
NiMet also envisaged thick dust haze over the central region, while moderate dust haze is expected to affect inland cities in the southern part of the country.
According to the agency, coastal areas are likely to experience sunny skies with patches of clouds, alongside chances of isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall over parts of Lagos, Bayelsa and Rivers States later in the day.
For Tuesday, NiMet forecast moderate dust haze over the northern region throughout the period.
It stated that the central region would continue to experience moderate dust haze, while similar conditions are anticipated over inland cities in the southern region.
The agency added that sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected along the coast, with prospects of isolated thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers States later in the day.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, NiMet predicted thick dust haze over the northern region during the forecast period.
It also projected moderate dust haze across the central region, while dust haze is expected to persist over inland cities in the southern region.
The agency said coastal cities would experience sunny skies with patches of clouds throughout the period.
NiMet warned that dust particles remain in suspension, advising members of the public to take necessary precautions.
It urged people with asthma and other respiratory conditions to be particularly cautious due to the prevailing weather conditions.
The agency also advised motorists to drive carefully, especially during rainfall, while airline operators were urged to obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet to aid effective operational planning.
Residents were encouraged to stay updated by following NiMet’s regular weather forecasts through its official platforms.
