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Thursday, December 26, 2024

Latest Weather Alert: NiMet warns of low visibility, dust haze

According to NiMet, the North-Central states are expected to experience slight dust haze in good visibility throughout the forecast period.

• December 26, 2024
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted dust haze across Nigeria from Thursday to Saturday.

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.

According to NiMet, the North-Central states are expected to experience slight dust haze in good visibility throughout the forecast period.

It anticipated moderate dust haze with a visibility range of two to five kilometres throughout the forecast period in the southern region.

The agency predicted early morning fog or mist over the coastal areas.

For Thursday, a slight dust haze is expected throughout the forecast period in the northern region. The North-Central is expected to experience slight dust haze throughout the forecast period.

In the South, moderate dust haze with a visibility range of two to five kilometres is expected throughout the forecast period.

The agency predicted moderate dust haze in the northern region on Friday, with a visibility range of two to five kilometres throughout the forecast period.

According to NiMet, the North-Central should be in moderate dust haze with a visibility range of two to five kilometres 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 is expected over the region during the afternoon and evening periods.

Dust particles are in suspension, said NiMet, urging the public to take necessary precautions.

(NAN)

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