The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast dust haze and cloudy weather in different parts of Nigeria from Monday through Wednesday, urging resident especially those with respiratory conditions to take precautions.
According to its outlook from Abuja, NiMet expects a light dust haze over the northern region on Monday, with Borno State and Yobe State likely to experience moderate haze, reducing horizontal visibility to between two and five kilometres.
The North-Central region is also expected to see a slight dust haze throughout the day.
In the southern states, skies are forecast to be cloudy with intermittent sunshine.
Morning thunderstorms may occur over parts of Cross River State and Akwa Ibom State, while afternoon showers and light thunderstorms are expected across Ondo State, Ogun State, Lagos State, Edo State, Bayelsa State, Rivers State, Delta State, and the southernmost states of Cross River and Akwa Ibom.
On Tuesday, the northern region is forecast to experience moderate dust haze with visibility between two and five kilometres, while the North-Central continues to have a slight haze.
The south is expected to remain cloudy with sunny intervals, with morning thunderstorms likely over Cross River and Akwa Ibom and afternoon light rains and thunderstorms spreading to Lagos, Oyo State, Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers, Delta, and Akwa Ibom.
By Wednesday, NiMet predicts thick dust haze across the northern and North-Central regions throughout the day.
Southern states are expected to have cloudy skies with intermittent sunshine and the possibility of morning thunderstorms over Cross River and Akwa Ibom.
Afternoon showers and light thunderstorms may affect Bayelsa, Lagos, Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Cross River, Rivers, Delta, and Akwa Ibom.
The agency warned that suspended dust particles could reduce air quality in the northern, North-Central, and inland southern states.
Residents with asthma and other respiratory ailments are advised to take appropriate safety measures.
