NiMet Forecasts 3-Day Dust Haze From Friday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted dust haze across the country from Friday to Sunday.

In its weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja, NiMet forecast moderate dust haze in the northern region on Friday, with visibility ranging from 2km to 5km.

It said that localised visibility of less than 1,000 meters is also expected throughout the forecast period.

According to the agency, the North-Central states are anticipated to experience slight dust haze, while the South will see moderate dust haze with visibility ranging from 2km to 5km throughout the period.

On Saturday, NiMet expects thick dust haze in the northern region, with visibility ranging from 2km to 5km and localized visibility of less than 1,000m, while the southern region will experience slight dust haze throughout the forecast period.

For Sunday, it forecast moderate dust haze with visibility ranging from 2km to 5km for the northern and North-Central regions, while in the southern parts of the country, slight dust haze is expected to persist throughout the day.

NiMet advised the public to take necessary precautions as dust particles may be suspended in the air.

It encouraged residents to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet, urging airline operators to consult airport-specific weather reports for effective planning of their operations.

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