The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has issued a three-day weather forecast from Thursday to Saturday, predicting moderate to reduced visibility in parts of Nigeria.
Thursday 29th December: NIMET said there would be moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2 – 5 km and localized visibility of less than or equal to 1000m is expected over Nigeria. On Friday, 30th December, the authority stated that there would be moderate Dust
Haze with horizontal visibility of 2–5km and localized visibility of less than or equal to 1000m is expected over the North and North Central region throughout the forecast period.
It added that Moderate Dust Haze with horizontal visibility of 2 – 5km is expected over the Inland cities of the South and Coastal cities during the forecast period.
Saturday 31st December, according to NIMET, will witness the same dust haze conditions. “Few clouds in hazy atmosphere is expected over the Coastal cities during the forecast period.”
This development may affect flight operations across the country. NIMET advised airline operators to be cautious of the weather conditions while advising members of the public to take necessary precautions.
On the potential impact of the programme, the agency urged the public to take necessary precautions as the dust particles “are in suspension.”
“People with Asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situations. Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.”
3 Days Dust Haze: Local Airline Cautioned
