The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted dust haze from Thursday to Saturday across Nigeria.
NiMet’s weather outlook released on Wednesday in Abuja envisaged a slight dust haze on Thursday in good visibility throughout the forecast period in the northern region.
The agency said that North central states are expected to experience slight dust haze in good visibility throughout the forecast period.
It envisaged moderate dust haze with visibility range of 2km to 5km throughout the forecast period in the southern parts of the country.
According to it, early morning fog or mist over the coastal areas are expected.
For Thursday, NiMet said a slight dust haze is expected throughout the forecast period in the northern region.
It added that the North central region should be in a slight dust haze throughout the forecast period.
It further stated that in the South, moderate dust haze with visibility range of 2km to 5km is expected throughout the forecast period.
The agency predicted moderate dust haze in the northern region on Friday with visibility range of 2km to 5km throughout the forecast period.
According to NiMet, the North Central should be in moderate dust haze with visibility range of 2km to 5km during the forecast period.
It envisaged early morning fog or mist over the coastal areas of the country while slight dust haze in patches of clouds are expected over the region during the afternoon and evening periods.
NiMet added that dust particles are in suspension and the public should take necessary precaution.
It advised airline operators to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from it for effective planning.