Dust Haze Alert: NiMet Warns of Reduced Visibility and Health Concerns

…as Dust Approaches Northern Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, (NiMet), says, there is possibility of deterioration in visibility as a result of observed dust haze propagated into the country from the source region. 

To this end, NiMet has therefore advised members of the public to take necessary precautions due to dust particles presently in suspension over the atmosphere.

According to a statement by the General Manager, NiMet, Muntari Ibrahim, stations in the source region, Niger reports horizontal visibility between 800m and 6000m. 

He added that, in the next 24 hours, the sources from Chad are expected to report poor horizontal visibility based on available models.

Explaining further the statement revealed that due to strong winds, the dust in suspension is expected to propagate to some states in the northern part of the country, which will further reduce horizontal visibility especially over Katsina, Kano, Nguru, Jigawa, Potiskum and Maiduguri in the next 24hours.

The agency advised Individuals with respiratory ailments to protect themselves as the current weather condition is not good for their health.

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

NiMet assured, it will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates when necessary.