NiMet Warns Nigeria Of Three-Day Haze, Thunderstorms Across The Country

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather outlook for Thursday through Saturday, predicting moderate dust haze and the potential for thunderstorms across the country

On Thursday, NiMet anticipates visibility of between 2km and 5km, with localized visibility of less than 1km over the northern parts

The agency also expects a slight dust haze over the North Central region, with patches of cloud over parts of Kogi, Benue, and Kwara

Friday will see thick dust haze over the northern parts.

NiMet advises the use of face masks where possible, as there will be dust particles in the atmosphere.

Airline operators are urged to obtain updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning of their operations.

The weather outlook also includes a cloudy atmosphere with spells of sunshine over inland states, as well as isolated thunderstorms over parts of Ondo, Osun, Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, Lagos, and Ogun during the afternoon and evening hours.