The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Sunday to Tuesday nationwide.

NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Saturday in Abuja, predicted a sunny and hazy atmosphere over the northern and North-Central states during the forecast period.

The agency said a moderate dust haze with a 2km to 5km visibility range is anticipated over the inland states throughout the forecast period.

It envisaged early morning mist or fog and patches of clouds in a hazy atmosphere over the coastal states during the afternoon and evening hours.

”For Monday, a sunny and hazy atmosphere is expected over the Northern, North-Central and inland states during the forecast period. Early morning mist/fog is expected over the Coastal states.

“Patches of clouds in a hazy atmosphere are anticipated over the coastal states during the afternoon and evening hours,” it said.

NiMet anticipated slight dust haze over the northern states throughout the forecast period on Tuesday.

Also, a sunny and hazy atmosphere is expected over the North-Central and inland states during the forecast period.

It forecasts patches of clouds in a hazy atmosphere over the coastal states throughout the forecast period.

“Dust particles are in suspension; public should take necessary precautions. People with Asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situation.

“Airline operators are advised to get updated with weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

“Disaster risk managers, agencies and individuals should be proactive to avert loss of lives and property,” it said. 

(NAN)