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  • How to deal with current heatwave

    How to deal with current heatwave

    A Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Folakemi Cole-Adeife, has urged Nigerians to pay special attention to how they feel in the face of extreme heat being experienced across the country.

    Cole-Adeife, who works at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja disclosed this on Thursday, stressing that extreme heat could be dangerous, leading to heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

    She said: “Nigerians need to stay informed on weather forecasts and heat advisories. They need to be aware of the signs of heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

    “Remember that extreme heat can be dangerous, So, If you or someone else is experiencing symptoms such as heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, confusion or inability to walk or talk properly, it is essential to seek medical help immediately.

    “Heat-related illnesses can escalate quickly and it could be life-threatening, so early intervention is crucial.”

    Cole-Adeife highlighted certain measures to protect oneself and others from heat-related health emergencies like heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

    “Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day, even if you do not feel thirsty. Aim for 2.5 to 3.5 litres of water daily and avoid drinks with caffeine, high sugar content or alcohol, as they can contribute to dehydration.

    “Use fans and air conditioning to cool indoor spaces. Take cool baths frequently to lower your body temperature. However, baths should be without soap if more than two times a day to avoid drying out the skin.

    “Open windows at home to allow for cross ventilation. Invest in a rechargeable fan, considering the concurrent electricity shortage in the country.

    “Wear loose, lightweight, and light-coloured clothing to reflect the sun and allow your body to cool efficiently. Avoid dark-coloured or thick clothing. These are some tips people can take to stay safe during the heatwave,” she said.

    The Dermatologist urged Nigerians to limit outdoor activities during peak sun hours (usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.) and Identify public places like shopping malls with air conditioning, where one could escape the heat.

    She said it was important to use sun protection items such as hat to protect the face and neck as well as sunscreen to protect the skin from harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays.

    “Now is not the time to use too many skin care products. Stick to soap, a lightweight moisturiser or none.

    “Then, keep an eye on elderly family members, neighbours, children, and those with pre-existing health conditions, as they are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses.

    “Check up on them regularly and encourage them to avoid going outdoors for too long and when indoors they should leave windows and doors open and use fans,” she advised.

  • NCAA sends strong warning to airlines over unfriendly weather conditions

    NCAA sends strong warning to airlines over unfriendly weather conditions

    The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned pilots and airline operators to exercise caution over a three-day dust haze that will last from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

    Acting Director General of NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo, gave the warning in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos, on Monday.

    The aviation chief said that the warning was imperative in view of the weather report of the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMeT) released on Sunday.

    The weather report alerted the public on the possibility of deterioration in visibility as a result of observed dust haze propagated into the country.

    NiMet’s weather outlook predicted moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility range from 2km to 5km over the North.

    It envisaged moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km, and localized horizontal visibility of less than or equal to 1000m over the North central.

    The agency forecast dust haze over the inland of the South and the coastal region throughout the forecast period.

    For Tuesday, moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km is anticipated over the northern region.

    The statement also reads: “Moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2kn to 5km, and localized horizontal visibility of less than or equal to 1000m is anticipated over the North central.

    The inland of the South and the coastal region of the country throughout the forecast period.

    According to NiMet, thick dust haze is expected over the northern region throughout the forecast period.

    The agency anticipated moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km.

    It further anticipated localized horizontal visibility of less than or equal to 1,000m over the North Central, the Inland of the South and the Coastal belt of the country.

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

    The NCAA urged passengers to exercise patience and understanding during the period, as their safety was of utmost importance.

    The regulatory body’s warning to airlines on safety comes days after it suspended the permit of Mattini Airline Services Ltd pending completion of investigations into a runway excursion involving a Challenger CL 601 aircraft, operated by the firm.

    The private jet operated by the airline which had departed Abuja with 15 persons on board, overshot the runway while landing at Ibadan Airport on Friday.

    There was no fatality in the incident.

    NCAA, following the incident, said it had also initiated a safety and economic audit of all private jet operations in Nigeria.

    It assured the travelling public of its utmost commitment to safety and the entrenchment of global best practices.

  • Thunderstorms to hit Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, others – NiMet

    Thunderstorms to hit Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, others – NiMet

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has disclosed that between now and Saturday, Edo, Ondo, Ogun, Abia, Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Delta States will experience thunderstorms.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports NiMet made the disclosure in its weather outlook released on Wednesday, adding that sunny and hazy skies are anticipated over the North and North central regions during the forecast period.

    “Day 1 (Thursday 7th): Sunny and hazy skies are expected over the Northern region during the forecast period. Sunny and hazy skies are expected over the North central region during the forecast period.

    “Cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are envisaged over the inland states of the South and the coastal cities with prospects of thunderstorm over Cross River state during the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Edo, Ondo, Ogun, Abia, Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Delta states.

    “Day 2 (Friday 8th): Sunny and hazy skies are expected over the Northern region during the forecast period. Sunny and hazy skies are expected  over the North central region throughout the forecast period.

    “Cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are expected over the Inland states of the South and the coastal areas with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of  Cross River and Akwa Ibom states during the morning hours.

    “In the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Edo, Imo, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.

    “Day 3 (Saturday 9th): Sunny and hazy skies are anticipated over the North and North central regions during the forecast period. Cloudy  skies with spells of sunshine are expected over the Inland states of the South and the coastal cities during the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers states,” the agency stated.

    On the potential impact, NiMet stated that dust particles are expected to be in suspension, and, therefore, the public should take necessary precautions.

    “People with Asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situations.

    “Moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash floods. The public is advised to take necessary caution, avoid driving and walking through floodwaters.

    “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 operations,” it stated.

  • See 3-day weather forecast from Monday

    See 3-day weather forecast from Monday

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday across the nation.

    NiMet`s Weather Outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted dust haze with visibility range of 1km to 3km and localised visibility of less than or equal to 1, 000m was anticipated over the northern region on Monday.

    “There is prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba state later in the day.

    “Thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa and Niger states in the morning while visibility values are expected to be between 2km to 5 km over the North Central states due to the dust in suspension.

    “Thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Plateau, Niger, Nasarawa and Benue states in the afternoon and evening.

    “Thunderstorms are expected over parts of Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Ondo, Ogun, Osun, Cross River, Rivers, Lagos, Delta and Akwa Ibom states during the morning hours,“ it said.

    The agency envisaged thunderstorms with rains over parts of Edo, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Ebonyi, Imo Oyo, Imo, Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Lagos States later in the day.

    The agency said that moderate dust haze with visibility range of 2km  to 5km and localised visibility of less than or equal to 1,000m was expected over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Tuesday.

    It forecasted hazy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine over the North Central region with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory and Benue.

    The agency envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Benue and Kwara states later in the day.

    “Cloudy morning is expected over the Southern region with prospects of thunderstorms and rains over parts of Ogun, Ondo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Delta, Lagos, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states during the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Ogun, Edo, Oyo, Delta, Osun, Ebonyi, Anambra, Imo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa and Lagos states, “ it said.

    NiMet anticipated moderate dust haze on Wednesday with visibility range of 2km to 5km over the North throughout the forecast period.

    It predicted cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine over North central region during the morning hours.

    “In the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kwara, Benue and Nasarawa states. Cloudy skies with sunshine intervals are anticipated over the Southern region in the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Enugu, Edo, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Imo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Delta, Lagos and Bayelsa states,“ it said.

    The agency said that moderate to heavy rainfall can lead to flash floods. The public was advised to take necessary caution, avoid driving and walking through flood waters.

    It advised citizens to take necessary safety precautions as strong winds were likely to precede and accompany the thunderstorms.

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

    “All Airline operators are advised to avail themselves of weather reports and alerts periodically from NiMet for effective planning for their operations, “ it said.

  • NiMet cautions Nigerians, predicts strong winds, thunderstorms from today

    NiMet cautions Nigerians, predicts strong winds, thunderstorms from today

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and cloudiness from today (Tuesday) to Thursday across the country.

    NiMet’s Weather Outlook released on Monday in Abuja forecasts a cloudy atmosphere on Tuesday with intervals of sunshine over the northern region.

    It envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kebbi and Kaduna States in the morning hours.

    “Further into the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Taraba and Kaduna states.

    “Thunderstorms are expected over parts of Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Kwara, Kogi and Benue states in the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Niger and Nasarawa states,” it stated.

    According to the Weather Outlook, a cloudy atmosphere is expected over the inland states of the South and the coastal states with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, Ogun, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa and Cross River states in the morning hours.

    The agency anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Imo, Abia, Ekiti, Ebonyi, Ondo, Oyo, Anambra, Enugu, Edo, Delta, Lagos, Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom states later in the day.

    NiMet predicted cloudy skies on Wednesday with spells of sunshine over the northern region with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Taraba and Gombe states in the morning hours.

    It forecast thunderstorms over parts of Bauchi, Kaduna and Zamfara states later in the day.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the North Central region with thunderstorms over parts of Niger, Kogi and Benue states in the morning hours.

    ”Later in the day, thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa states.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is expected over inland cities of South and coastal belt with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Enugu, Awka, Ebonyi, Imo, Anambra, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Lagos states in the morning hours. ”

    NiMet envisaged thunderstorms and rains over parts of Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Ekiti, Osun, Edo, Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa, Lagos, Delta and Akwa Ibom states later in the day.

    The agency predicted cloudy skies on Thursday with sunshine intervals over the northern region in
    the morning with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Zamfara, Kaduna, Kebbi, Sokoto and Katsina states.

    According to it, cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the North central region with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Kogi and Benue states in the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Niger, the Federal Capital Territory and Plateau states.

    ”Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the inland cities of the South and the coastal states with few thunderstorms over parts of Oyo, Ogun and Lagos states in the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Enugu, Ekiti, Osun, Edo, Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa states,” it said.

    According to NiMet, moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash floods. The public is advised to take necessary caution, avoid driving and walking through flood waters.

    It advised the citizens to take necessary safety precautions as strong winds are likely to precede and accompany the thunderstorms.

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

    “All Airline operators are advised to avail themselves of weather reports and alerts periodically from NiMet for effective planning for their operations,” it said.

  • NiMet releases 3 days weather outlook

    NiMet releases 3 days weather outlook

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness across the nation from Friday to Sunday.

    NiMet weather outlook, released on Thursday in Abuja, predicted sunny atmosphere on Friday with patches of clouds over the northern region and early morning thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi states.

    According to NiMet, prospects of thunderstorms are expected over the entire region later in the day.

    “Cloudy atmosphere with spells of sunshine is envisaged over the North central region with prospects of early morning rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Benue and Niger states.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms with intermittent rains are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi and Niger states.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is envisaged over Inland states of the South and coastal cities with prospects of early morning rains over coastal cities. Later in the day, thunderstorms with intermittent rains are expected over the entire region,” it said.

    NiMet forecast sunny skies on Saturday with patches of clouds over the northern region and early morning thunderstorms over parts of Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba and Adamawa states.

    It envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Zamfara, Sokoto, Kaduna, Kebbi, Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba, Borno and Adamawa states later in the day.

    “Cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals is anticipated over the North central region with prospects of morning rains over parts of the Niger and Kwara states.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms with intermittent rains are expected over parts of The Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi and Niger states.

    “Cloudy skies are expected over inland states of the South and the coastal states with prospects of morning rains over parts of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Lagos, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states,” it said.

    NiMet anticipated prospect of thunderstorms and intermittent rains over the entire region later in the day.

    The agency envisaged sunny skies on Sunday with patches of clouds over the northern region with prospects of thunderstorms over the entire region during the afternoon and evening hours of the day.

    “Cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals is anticipated over the North central region with prospects of thunderstorms with intermittent rains expected over the entire region during the afternoon/evening hours of the day.

    “Cloudy skies are expected over the inland of the South and the Coastal areas with prospects, thunderstorms with intermittent rains expected over the entire region during the afternoon and evening hours of the day,” it said.

    According to NiMet, for areas where thunderstorms are expected, strong winds are likely to precede rains and as such, trees, electric poles, unsecured objects and weak buildings may be felled, and the public is advised to be cautious.

    It advised people to stay indoors, especially during heavy rainfall to avoid being struck by lightning.

    “All Airline operators are advised to avail themselves of weather reports periodically from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

    “Moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash flood, and the public is advised to take necessary caution by clearing drainages.

    “Disaster risk managers, agencies and individuals should be proactive, to avert loss of lives and property during rainy season.”

  • NiMet predicts 3-day cloud, thunderstorms from Friday

    NiMet predicts 3-day cloud, thunderstorms from Friday

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy weather and thunderstorms between Friday and Sunday across the country.

    This is according to the  NiMet`s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja which forecasted a cloudy atmosphere in the northern region with prospects of thunderstorms.

    ” Some  of the States expected to be affected by the climatic change were  Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Kaduna, Taraba and Adamawa states”

    NiMet noted that the prospects of thunderstorms are expected over parts of Borno, Adamawa, Kano, Bauchi, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Gombe, Jigawa and Taraba states later in the day.

    “Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is anticipated over the North central region with prospects of morning rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Nasarawa and Niger states.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms was  anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Kwara and Plateau states.”

    “Intermittent rainfall is expected in some parts of Enugu, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Anambra, Edo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Lagos, Bayelsa and Delta states during the forecast period” it added.

    The agency has envisaged thunderstorms over the entire region in the afternoon and evening.

    “Cloudy morning is anticipated for the North central region with prospects of rains over parts of Kwara, Niger, Kogi and the Federal Capital Territory”

    “ Intermittent rain is also  anticipated over parts of Enugu, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Anambra, Edo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Lagos, Bayelsa and Delta states within the forecast period, “ it said.

    NiMet predicted sunny skies on Sunday with few patches of clouds over the northern region with chances of a few thunderstorms over parts of Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Jigawa, Borno and Gombe States in the morning hours.

    According to it, thunderstorms are envisaged over the entire region in the afternoon and evening hours.

    “Cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals is anticipated over the North central region in the morning with prospects of rains over parts of Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory and Plateau.

    “ There are prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Niger, Kwara, Benue, Kogi, Plateau and the Federal Capital Territory in the afternoon/evening hours.

    “Intermittent rains are expected over parts of Enugu, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Anambra, Edo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Lagos, Bayelsa and Delta within the forecast period, “ it said.

    According to NiMet, for areas where thunderstorms are expected, strong winds are likely to precede the rains and as such, trees, electric poles, unsecured objects and weak buildings may be felled, so the public is advised to be cautious.

    It further advised the public to stay in-door especially during heavy rainfall to avoid being struck by lightning.

    “All Airline operators are advised to avail themselves of weather reports periodically from NiMet for effective planning in their operations. Moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash flood. The public is advised to take necessary caution”

    “Disaster risk managers, agencies and individuals should be proactive, to avert loss of lives and property during rainy season” it added.

  • NiMet cautions Nigerians, forecasts 3 days of thunderstorm

    NiMet cautions Nigerians, forecasts 3 days of thunderstorm

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted three days of cloudiness and thunderstorm from Friday to Sunday.

    NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Thursday in Abuja, predicted cloudy skies over the northern region in the morning hours with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe and Yobe states.

    According to NiMet, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Zamfara, Bauchi, Gombe, Kebbi, Borno, Kaduna, Katsina and Kano states.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the North central region with chances of morning thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Niger and Kogi states.

    “Further into the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Plateau, Benue, Kwara and Kogi states.

    “Cloudy morning is envisaged for inland states of South and Coast with prospects of thunderstorms and rains over parts of Imo, Abia, Enugu, Anambra, Ondo, Edo, Ogun, Lagos, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers states,” he said.

    The agency anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Ondo, Edo, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states later in the day.

    According to NiMet, Sunny skies with few patches of clouds are anticipated over the northern region in the Saturday’s morning hours.

    It forecast chances of thunderstorms over parts of Gombe, Yobe and Jigawa states.

    The agency envisages thunderstorms over parts of Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Gombe and Bauchi states later in the day.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the North central region in the morning hours with chances of thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Plateau and Kwara state.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Plateau, the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Niger and Kogi states.

    “Cloudy skies are expected over the inland states and the Coastal areas of the South in the morning hours with chances of rains over Oyo, Ekiti, Osun, Ogun, Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Delta states,” it said.

    The agency forecast thunderstorms later in the day over parts of Edo, Imo, Ondo, Ogun, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Delta states.

    NiMet predicts sunny skies on Sunday with few patches of clouds over the northern region with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba and Adamawa states in the morning hours.

    “Later in the day, there are chances of thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina and Zamfara states.

    “Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the North central region in the morning hours with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory and Bauchi states.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kwara, Benue and Niger states,” it said.

    According to it, cloudy skies are envisaged over the inland states and the coastal cities of the South in the morning hours.

    The agency predicts chances of rains over parts of Edo, Osun, Ogun, Ekiti, Lagos, Bayelsa, Delta, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.

    “Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Ondo, Edo, Enugu, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Edo and Delta states.

    “For areas where thunderstorms are expected, strong winds are likely to precede the rains and as such, trees, electric poles, unsecured objects and weak buildings may be felled.

    “So the public is advised to be cautious. Stay indoors, especially during heavy rainfall to avoid being struck by lightning.

    “All Airline operators are advised to avail themselves of weather reports periodically from NiMet for effective planning in their operations. Moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash flood. Public is advised to take necessary caution.”

    The agency urged disaster risk managers, agencies and individuals to be proactive, to avert loss of lives and property during rainy season.

  • Airlines cautioned as NiMet predicts days of thick dust haze

    Airlines cautioned as NiMet predicts days of thick dust haze

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and sunshine from Thursday to Saturday across the country.

    NiMet’s weather outlook released on Wednesday in Abuja predicted thick dust haze on Thursday over the Northern region throughout the forecast period.

    According to the agency, cloudy conditions with sunny intervals are expected over the North Central region.

    It, however, forecasts moderate dust haze over Plateau, Niger and Federal Capital Territory throughout the forecast period.

    NiMet anticipated partly cloudy conditions over the Inland cities of the South and coastal cities in the morning hours.

    It envisaged prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Rivers States later in the day.

    “On Friday, moderate dust haze condition with horizontal visibility of 2km to 5km is anticipated over the Northern region during the forecast period.

    “Cloudy conditions with sunny intervals are expected over the North Central region however, there are prospects of moderate dust haze over Plateau, Niger and Federal Capital Territory throughout the forecast period.

    “Partly cloudy conditions are anticipated over the inland cities of the South and coastal areas during the morning hours.

    “Thunderstorms are expected over parts of Cross River, Bayelsa and Delta States in the afternoon/evening hours,” it said.

    The agency predicted slight dust haze conditions on Saturday over the northern region during the forecast period.

    It forecast partly cloudy conditions with sunny intervals over the North Central cities during the forecast period.

    “Partly cloudy conditions are anticipated over the inland cities of the South and coastal cities with chances of morning thunderstorms over Cross River and River States.

    “In the afternoon/evening period, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Imo, Abia, Ondo, Edo, Cross River, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa States,” it said.

    According to NiMet, all Airline operators are advised to avail themselves of weather reports periodically from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

    NiMet urged citizens to switch off and disconnect electronics from power supply to avoid damages that could occur as a result of lightning flash at places where thunderstorms were expected.

  • NiMet predicts 3-day dust-haze weather conditions from Monday

    NiMet predicts 3-day dust-haze weather conditions from Monday

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency ( NiMet) has predicted dust- haze weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

    NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted thick dust-haze with horizontal visibility of less or equal to 1000m over the northern region during the forecast period on Monday.

    According to it, moderate dust-haze with horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km is expected over the North central region with prospects of horizontal visibility of less than or equal to 1000m over parts of Niger within the forecast period.

    “Moderate dust-haze condition with horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5Km is anticipated over the Inland cities of the South during the forecast period.

    “Hazy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine are anticipated over the coastal cities of the South during the forecast period,” it said.

    The agency predicted thick dust-haze on Tuesday with horizontal visibility of less or equal to 1000m over the northern region during the forecast period.

    It forecast moderate dust-haze over the North central region with prospects of reduced horizontal visibility to 1, 000m or less over parts of Niger, Benue, Kwara and the Federal Capital Territory.

    “Moderate dust-haze condition with horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5Km is expected over the Inland cities of the South during the forecast period.

    “Hazy atmosphere with spell of sunshine are anticipated over the coastal cities of the South during the forecast period,” it said.

    NiMet envisaged thick dust-haze on Wednesday with horizontal visibility of less or equal to 1,000m over the northern region during the forecast period.

    “Moderate dust-haze with horizontal
    visibility range of 2km to 5km is anticipated over the North central region with prospects of reduced horizontal visibility to 1, 000m or less over parts Niger, Benue, Kwara and Nasarawa state.

    “Moderate fust-haze condition with horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5Km is expected over the Inland cities of the South during the forecast period.

    ”Sunny and hazy conditions are expected over coastal cities of South during forecast period.

    “Public are advised to take necessary precautions due to dust particles presently in suspension over atmosphere.

    ”Individuals with respiratory ailments are to protect themselves as current dusty weather condition is adverse to their health,” it said.

    It suggested warm clothing for the little ones as night – time cold temperatures should be expected.

    NiMet urged all Airline operators to avail themselves of weather reports periodically from its office for effective planning in their operations.