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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze across northern states between today, Wednesday, March 18 and Friday, March 20, 2026.
The agency, in its weather outlook released on Tuesday, envisaged moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility between two and five kilometres over the northern region on Wednesday.
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) defined a dust haze as a suspension in the air of dust or small sand particles, raised from the ground prior to the time of observation by a dust storm or sandstorm.
According to NiMet, localised visibility of less than or equal to 1,000 metres over parts of Katsina, Kano and Jigawa States, while it anticipated moderate dust haze over the North-Central region throughout the forecast period.
In contrast, NiMet 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.
It forecast 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.
The agency warned that dust particles would remain suspended and advised the public to take necessary precautions.
NiMet advised people with asthma and other respiratory conditions to be cautious under the prevailing weather conditions.
It further advised motorists to drive with caution during rainfall and urged airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for effective operational planning.
