The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast haziness and sunshine nationwide from Saturday, December 23 to Monday, December 25.
NiMet disclosed this in a weather outlook released on Friday, December 22, in Abuja, predicting moderate dust haze on Saturday with horizontal visibility of 2km and 5km over the northern region.
According to the agency, a sunny sky in a hazy atmosphere is expected over the north-central cities and the inland cities of the south on Saturday.
They also stated that, thunderstorms in some parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states should be expected later in the day.
“For Sunday, moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2km to 5km is anticipated over the North and the North-central regions during the forecast period.
“Sunny skies in hazy atmosphere is expected over the inland cities of the South during the forecast period. Patches of clouds in hazy atmosphere is expected over the coastal cities throughout the forecast period.
“Also for Monday, moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2km to 5km is anticipated over the North, North central and the inland cities of the South during the forecast period,“ the agency said.
According to it, few cloud patches are expected in hazy atmosphere over the coastal cities throughout the forecast period.
The agency further advised the public, specifically people with asthma to take necessary precautions as dust particles are suspended.
They also advised Airline operators to get updated weather reports from the agency for effective planning.
(NAN)
