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Latest NiMet weather alert warns of three-day dust haze in Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecasted dust haze across the country from Friday to Sunday.

• December 20, 2024
Dust haze; folks wearing warm clothes in North
Dust haze; folks wearing warm clothes in North

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecasted dust haze across the country from Friday to Sunday.

In its weather outlook released on Thursday, NiMet predicted moderate dust haze in the northern region on Friday, with visibility ranging from two to five kilometres.

Localised visibility of less than 1,000 meters is also expected throughout the forecast period. The North-Central states are anticipated to experience slight dust haze, while the South will see moderate dust haze with visibility ranging from 2km to 5km throughout the period.

On Saturday, NiMet expects thick dust haze in the northern region, with two to five kilometres and a local visibility of less than 1,000m. The southern region will experience a slight dust haze throughout the forecast period.

For Sunday, moderate dust haze with visibility ranging from two to five kilometres is forecasted for the North. In the country’s southern parts, a slight dust haze is expected to persist throughout the day.

NiMet advised the public to take necessary precautions as dust particles may be suspended in the air. It urged people with respiratory issues, such as asthma, to be cautious.

(NAN)

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