NiMet Forecasts 3-day Haziness, Cloudiness Across Nigeria

NiMet Forecasts 3-day Haziness, Cloudiness Across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted hazy and cloudy conditions nationwide from Monday to Wednesday.

“Except Benue, Kogi and Kwara where patches of cloud in a hazy atmosphere is anticipated. Patches of clouds are expected over the Inland of the South throughout the forecast period.

“Patches of clouds are expected over the Coast in the morning with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Edo, Ondo, Ogun, Lagos, Delta, Rivers, and Bayelsa states during the afternoon and evening hours,” it said.

“Patches of clouds are expected in the morning over the Inland of the South and the Coast.

“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, Ekiti, Osun, Edo, Imo, Enugu, Lagos, Delta, Rivers, and Bayelsa states,” it said.

In its weather forecast issued on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet anticipates moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility ranging from 2km to 5km over the northern and North Central regions.

NiMet also recommended individuals with respiratory problems to consider wearing face masks as a precautionary measure.

“People with respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situations. Children and the elderly should wear warm clothing at night.

“Special attention should be paid to your skin, eyes and lips. Moisturize your skin and lips as much as possible,” it added.

Furthermore, the agency advised airline operators to seek current weather information and forecasts from NiMet to better plan their flight operations.