By GABRIEL AGBEJA

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

NiMet’s weather outlook released in Abuja, predicted moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of between two and five kilometres over the northern region on Saturday.

It envisaged localised visibility of less than or equal to 1,000 metres over parts of Katsina, Kano and Jigawa States throughout the forecast period.

The agency also forecast moderate dust haze over the North-Central region throughout the period.

It predicted sunny skies with a few patches of cloud over the southern region, with slim prospects of afternoon or evening thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall over parts of Lagos, Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States.

NiMet predicted moderate dust haze over the northern and North-Central regions throughout the forecast period on Sunday.

It anticipated sunny skies with few patches of cloud over the southern region, with slim chances of isolated thunderstorms and light rainfall over Ondo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta and Edo States later in the day.

According to NiMet, slight dust haze is predicted over the northern region during the forecast period on Monday with dust haze over the North-Central region throughout the period.

It further predicted sunny skies with few patches of cloud over the southern region, with slim chances of isolated thunderstorms and light rainfall over Lagos, Edo, Delta and Bayelsa States later in the day.

“Dust particles would remain in suspension, the public to take necessary precautions. People with asthma and other respiratory conditions are to be cautious under the prevailing weather conditions.

“Motorists should drive with caution during rainfall while airline operators are to obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for effective operational planning.

“Residents are to stay informed through regular weather updates by visiting www.nimet.gov.ng,” it said. (NAN)