The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted mixed weather conditions across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, with light dust haze expected in the North and moderate rainfall in parts of the Central and Southern regions.
In its three-day weather outlook released Sunday in Abuja, NiMet also warned of possible flash floods in some southern states and advised residents to stay alert.
Monday
Slight dust haze with good visibility is expected in Borno, Zamfara, Kaduna, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina. Isolated thunderstorms may occur in Taraba and Adamawa, while parts of the FCT, Nasarawa, and Kogi could see light rain. The southern states will experience cloudy skies with chances of thunderstorms later in the day, especially in Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.
Tuesday
Dust haze will persist in the North, while Taraba and Adamawa may experience isolated thunderstorms. The Central region will have sunny skies with light rain later in the FCT, Nasarawa, and Kogi. In the South, rainfall will intensify in Rivers, Cross River, Ebonyi, and Akwa Ibom. NiMet warned of flooding risks in parts of Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.
Wednesday
The North will remain mostly sunny, though Taraba could see light rain. The Central states, including Kogi and the FCT, will have cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms, while the South will experience morning clouds followed by moderate rain in Lagos, Ogun, Delta, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom.
NiMet advised motorists to drive carefully during rainfall and urged people with respiratory conditions to limit exposure to dust in the North. Airline operators were also reminded to obtain weather updates for flight planning.
