The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted haziness from Sunday, 9th to Tuesday 11th February, 2025, across the country.
NiMet’s Weather outlook released in Abuja, also envisaged moderate dust haze on Sunday with horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km over the northern and north central regions of the country.
It therefore predicted localised visibilities of less than or equal to 1km over parts of Yobe, Kano, Katsina, Gombe, Bauchi, Kaduna, Jigawa and Niger.
The weather agency therefore noted that parts of Kogi, Kwara and Benue will experience a few clouds in a hazy atmosphere, stressing that in the southern parts of the country, cloudy skies with spells of sunshine should be expected over the entire region.
According to NiMet, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Ondo, Edo and Delta, as it predicted moderate dust haze on Monday with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km over the northern and North Central region of the country.
Part of the statement said; “However parts of Kogi, Kwara and Benue will experience a few clouds in a hazy atmosphere.
” In the southern region, cloudy skies with spells
of sunshine are expected over the entire region with prospects of afternoon or evening thunderstorms are expected over parts of Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta,” it said.
According to NiMet, moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km is anticipated over the northern and North Central region of the country on Tuesday.
The agency forecast spells of sunshine over the entire region with prospects of afternoon or evening thunderstorms over parts of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Ondo, Edo and Delta.
“Dust particles are in suspension, the public should take necessary precaution. People with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather condition.
”Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public should take adequate precaution and adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities.
“Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports from NiMet’s office for effective planning in their operations.
9News Nigeria reports that NiMET, therefore urged Residents to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet.
