In a forecast on Monday 5th February, 2024, The Nigerian Meteorological Agency issued a warning of dust-haze spanning three(3) days which would happen from Tuesday 6th February to Thursday 8th.
This is forecasted to happen throughout the country.
According to the report, dense dust haze is expected to significantly reduce horizontal visibility to 1km or less in the northern region on Tuesday.
According to the report, “For Wednesday, thick dust haze is expected to reduce horizontal visibility to 1km or less in the northern region and North Central states within the forecast period.
“Moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility range of 1km to 3km and localized visibility of less than or equal to 1km is expected over the Inland region and coastal areas of the South throughout the forecast period,”
Additionally, NiMet predicts early morning mist or fog patches over the South’s coastal regions, with cloud bursts emerging later in the day.
It was also recommended that airline operators have the most recent weather data and forecasts from NiMet in order to help with operational planning and decision-making.