NiMet alerts on Poor Visibility due dust haze

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, (NiMet), has alerted the public on the possibility of deterioration in visibility in some northern states as a result of observed dust haze propagated into the country from the source region. 

In a statement signed by the the General Manager, Public Affairs, NiMet, Mr. Muntari Ibrahim, Stations in the source region from Chad Faya-Largeau, Bol-Berim, Mongo, Abeche and Ndjamena) 

have been reporting horizontal visibility between 800m and 4000m. 

While other sources from Niger that share border with northern Nigeria, Diffa, Maine-Soroa, Goure, Bila, Maradi, zinder and Birni-n- Konni) have been reporting dust haze in poor visibility between 1000m and 3000 m since the last 24 hours.

Explaining further, he 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.

According to Mr. Muntari, there would be prospects of dust haze in moderate to poor horizontal visibility over the northern parts of the country, especially over Katsina, Kano, Nguru, Jigawa Potiskum and Maiduguri in the next 24 hours.

NiMet therefore advise members of the public to take necessary precautions due to dust particles presently in suspension over the atmosphere while Individuals with respiratory ailments are advised 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 assures that, it will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates when necessary.