Reasons Why Nigerians Need To Adhere To Every Necessary Precautions During This Haze Cloudiness

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's is prospects of thurnderstorms over parts of Taraba state later in the day.

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

"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, The agency envisaged thunderstorms with rains over parts of Edo, Ogun, Ondo, Ebonyi,Imo, Oyo, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Lagos states later in the day. 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.

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 with moderate to heavy rainfall can lead to flash floods. the public is advised to take necessary caution, avoid driving and walking through flood waters. Nimet advised citizens to take necessary safety precautions as strong winds were likely to precede and accompany the thunderstorms.

Nimet advised "Airline operators to get updated weather reports and forecasts from Nimet for effective planning of their operations, stressed the use of face masks where possible as there would be dust particles in the atmosphere. "People with respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situation. Children and the elderly should wear warm clothing at night.

"Special attention should be paid to your skin, eyes, and lips. Moisturise your skin and lips as much as possible.