The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted moderate dust and sunshine from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecasts moderate dust on Monday, with localised visibilities of less than or equal to 1,000m anticipated throughout the forecast period in the northern region.

According to NiMet, slight dust with localised visibilities of two to five kilometres is expected during the forecast period in the North-Central region.

In the South, patches of clouds with sunshine intervals are expected over the inland and coastal cities during the morning hours. Later during the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms with slight rains are expected over parts of Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa.

The agency anticipated moderate dust in the northern region on Tuesday, with localised visibilities of less than or equal to 1,000m throughout the forecast period.

According to it, slight dust with localised visibilities of two to five kilometres is expected during the forecast period in the North-Central region.

NiMet envisaged sunny skies with patches of clouds over the inland and the coastal cities in the morning hours of the southern region.

It predicted thunderstorms with slight rains over parts of Rivers, Cross River, Delta, Bayelsa, Lagos and Akwa Ibom later in the day.

NiMet forecasts slight dust on Wednesday in the northern region with localised visibilities of two to five kilometres throughout the forecast period.

During the forecast period in the North-Central region, slight dust with localised visibilities of two to five kilometres was anticipated.

The agency predicted sunny skies in the southern region with patches of clouds over the inland and the coastal cities in the morning hours. It envisaged thunderstorms with slight rain over parts of Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa, Lagos and Akwa Ibom later in the day.

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

Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.

“The public should take adequate precautions. Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities. Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website, www.nimet.gov.ng,” said NiMet.

(NAN)