NiMET PREDICTS SUNNY, HAZY WEATHER NATIONWIDE FROM SUNDAY TO TUESDAY

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By: Sefiu Ajape

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunny and hazy weather conditions from Sunday to Tuesday across the country.

In its weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, NiMet envisaged a sunny and hazy atmosphere over the northern region throughout the forecast period.

According to the agency, a slight dust haze is expected over the central region during the period.

NiMet also anticipated a cloudy atmosphere with some hours of sunshine over the southern region in the morning.

It forecast isolated thunderstorms later in the day over parts of Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, Lagos, and Akwa Ibom states in the South.

“On Monday, ‎a moderate dust haze atmosphere is anticipated over the northern region throughout the forecast period. Slight dust haze is expected over the central region during the forecast period.

‎”Cloudy atmosphere with a few hours of sunshine is anticipated over the southern region with prospects of isolated
‎thunderstorms over parts of Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Rivers States during the morning hours,” it said.

The agency further predicted a cloudy atmosphere later in the day with intervals of sunshine over the southern region.

According to NiMet, moderate dust haze is anticipated over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Tuesday.

It envisaged a sunny and hazy atmosphere over the central region during the period.

NiMet also forecast a cloudy atmosphere over the southern region in the morning hours.

The agency predicted isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over parts of Anambra, Imo, Ogun, Ondo, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Lagos, Delta, and Rivers states.

NiMet urged the public to take necessary precautions as dust particles could be in suspension over the northern region.

‎“People with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather conditions.

‎”Driving in the rain should be done with caution.

“Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet ‎for effective planning in their operations.

‎”Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website ‎(www.nimet.gov.ng),” it said.