WEATHER FORECAST: NiMet Profers Solution to its 3-days Dust Haze, Sunshine Prediction…details

Presently, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has made some useful advice to help some states esoeciall the South-south to overcome the upcoming weather challange.

The agency however envisaged sunny skies with a hazy atmosphere on Monday over the North and North Central regions of the country throughout the forecast period.

NiMet predicted cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine over the inland states of the South and the coastal cities in the morning hours.

The agency however anticipated localised thunderstorms over parts of Imo, Abia, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States later in the day.

“For Tuesday, sunny and hazy skies are expected over the North and North Central regions throughout the forecast period.

“Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are envisaged over the inland states of the South and the coast in the morning hours.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over most parts of the southern region,” it said.

According to NiMet, dust particles are in suspension, the public should take necessary precautions.

It warned that people with Asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situations.

It also advised the public to take necessary caution, avoid driving and walking through flood waters as moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash floods.

“Strong winds are likely to precede and accompany the thunderstorms, the public is advised to take necessary safety precautions.

“Disaster Risk Managers, Agencies and individuals should be proactive, to avert loss of lives and property during the rainy season.

“Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operation,” it said.

(NAN)