The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from yesterday to Wednesday across the country.

NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Sunday in Abuja, forecasts sunny skies on Monday with a hazy atmosphere over the northern region and the north central states.

“Patches of cloud in a hazy atmosphere is anticipated during the morning hours over the inland cities of the south and coastal areas.

“Also with prospects of early morning mist over parts of Lagos, Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Ekiti, Imo, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Delta, Edo, and Cross River states.

“Localised thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Bayelsa states during the afternoon and evening hours,” it said.

According to NiMet, a sunny and hazy atmosphere is expected over the north and the north-central states of the country throughout the forecast period.

The agency also anticipates patches of cloud in a hazy atmosphere in the morning hours over the inland cities of the south and the coastal belt of the country.

It envisaged the prospects of localised thunderstorms over parts of Delta, Lagos, Abia, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Edo, Bayelsa, and Rivers states in the afternoon and evening periods.

NiMet predicts sunny skies in the hazy atmosphere on Wednesday over the northern region and
the north-central states during the forecast period.

The agency anticipates sunny skies with cloud patches in a hazy atmosphere in the morning over the inland cities of the south and the coastal belt.

It also envisages localised thunderstorms over parts of Delta, Rivers, and Bayelsa states during the afternoon and evening hours.

“Dust particles are in suspension; the public should take the necessary precautions. People with asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situation.

“Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

“Strong wind is likely to precede or accompany the thunderstorm; citizens are advised to take necessary safety precautions.

Disaster risk managers, agencies, and individuals should be proactive to avert loss of lives and property,” it said. (NAN)

Source: Vanguard