The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a new weather advisory predicting dust haze across the country from Monday to Wednesday.

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted a moderate dust haze on Monday in the northern region, with a visibility range of two to five kilometres.

It forecasted localised visibility of less than or equal to 1km throughout the forecast period.

The North-Central states are expected to experience moderate dust haze with a visibility range of two to five kilometres and localised visibility of less than or equal to one kilometre during the forecast period.

NiMet anticipated early morning mist or fog in the South and moderate dust haze with a visibility range of two to five kilometres during the forecast period.

For Tuesday, in the northern region, thick dust haze is expected throughout the forecast period. The North-Central region should be in moderate dust haze with a visibility range of one to three kilometres throughout the forecast period.

In the South, early morning mist or fog is anticipated over the coastal cities. At the same time, moderate dust haze with a visibility range of one km to three kilometres is expected during the forecast period.

According to NiMet, thick dust haze is expected throughout the forecast period in the northern region on Wednesday.

The North-Central “should be in a thick dust haze during the forecast period,” it stated.

In the South, early morning mist or fog is anticipated over the coastal cities, while moderate dust haze with visibility range of one to three kilometres is expected throughout the forecast period.

Dust particles are in suspension, and the public should take necessary precautions. People with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather conditions.

It urged the public to adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities and airline operators to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

(NAN)