The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a mix of cloudiness and sunshine from Monday to Wednesday across the country.
NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Sunday in Abuja, indicated sunny and cloudy skies over the northern region throughout the forecast period.
According to the agency, the southern region will experience sunny skies with patches of clouds, with isolated thunderstorms and light rains expected later in the day over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states.
“For Tuesday, sunny and hazy skies are expected over the northern and central regions during the forecast period, while sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the southern region. Chances of thunderstorms with light rains are expected over parts of Ogun, Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River States during the morning hours. Later in the day, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Imo, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Bayelsa States,” NiMet said.
On Wednesday, sunny and hazy skies are forecast for the northern region in the morning, with dust haze developing in the afternoon and evening. The central region is expected to experience sunny and hazy skies throughout the day, while the southern region will have cloudy skies with sunny intervals in the morning and chances of isolated thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Anambra, Imo, Abia, Edo, Bayelsa, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers States.
NiMet also warned that dust particles are in suspension over the north-central region, advising the public to take necessary precautions.
The agency urged people with asthma and other respiratory conditions to be cautious, advised drivers to exercise care during rain, and recommended airline operators obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for safe planning.
Residents are encouraged to stay updated on weather conditions through NiMet’s official website, www.nimet.gov.ng.