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NiMet Forecasts Dust Haze, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria, Issues Safety Advisory
NiMet Forecasts Dust Haze, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria, Issues Safety Advisory
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast slight dust haze across seven North-Western states on Monday, with sunny and hazy conditions expected across much of the North during the three-day period.
The agency predicted thunderstorms and light rainfall across parts of the North-Central and Southern regions, with moderate rainfall expected over parts of the South on Wednesday.
NiMet advised people with asthma and other respiratory conditions to take precautions against suspended dust particles, warning that the prevailing weather conditions could pose health risks.
The agency warned that strong winds could precede thunderstorms, urging residents to secure loose objects, disconnect electrical appliances and avoid standing under tall trees during storms.
November 09, () – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast dust haze, thunderstorms and rainfall across parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday, advising residents to take precautions against possible health and weather-related hazards.
In its three-day weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, the agency predicted slight dust haze across seven North-Western states on Monday.
The affected states are Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi and Sokoto.
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NiMet said the North-East would experience sunny weather throughout the three-day period, while parts of the North-Central region would have sunny skies with patches of clouds and possible thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall.
The states and areas expected to experience these conditions include Kogi, Kwara, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Nasarawa.
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Across the South, the agency forecast cloudy skies with sunshine intervals and possible morning thunderstorms accompanied by light rain, particularly over coastal areas.
It also predicted scattered thunderstorms and light rainfall later in the day over parts of Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Ogun, Ondo and Lagos.
Other states likely to experience the conditions include Oyo, Osun, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom.
For Tuesday, NiMet anticipated sunny and hazy conditions across the North, with isolated thunderstorms and light rainfall possible over southern Taraba.
The North-Central region is expected to experience sunny and hazy skies with patches of clouds.
The agency said morning thunderstorms were possible over Benue, while most parts of the region could experience thunderstorms accompanied by light rain later in the day.
In the South, cloudy skies with sunshine intervals are expected, alongside possible morning thunderstorms and light rainfall.
NiMet identified parts of Anambra, Ebonyi, Abia, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Bayelsa as areas likely to experience morning rainfall.
The agency further forecast thunderstorms accompanied by light rain across most parts of the Southern region later on Wednesday.
It predicted sunny and hazy conditions across the North throughout the day, while the North-Central region would experience sunny skies with patches of clouds.
Isolated afternoon thunderstorms accompanied by light rain are possible over parts of Kwara, according to the forecast.
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For the South, NiMet predicted cloudy skies with sunshine intervals in the morning, followed by thunderstorms and moderate rainfall later in the day.
Against the backdrop of the forecast, the agency urged residents, particularly people with asthma and other respiratory conditions, to take precautions against suspended dust particles.
“People with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather condition,” the agency advised.
NiMet also warned that strong winds could precede thunderstorms, urging residents to secure loose objects that could be blown away and cause injuries or damage.
It advised members of the public to disconnect electrical appliances from power sockets during thunderstorms and avoid standing under tall trees to reduce the risk of injuries from falling branches.
The agency said observing the safety measures would help protect lives and property during periods of adverse weather.
NiMet further advised airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports and relevant flight documentation to support effective operational planning.
It urged members of the public to remain informed about changing weather conditions by regularly checking updates and forecasts on its official website.
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