Monday, November 3, 2025 - The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast dust haze and thunderstorms across various parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday, warning citizens to stay alert and take safety precautions.
NiMet’s weather outlook released Sunday in Abuja predicted
slight dust haze over Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, and parts of Kaduna
States on Monday, with sunny conditions expected in other northern areas.
According to the agency, isolated thunderstorms are likely
in parts of southern Taraba during the afternoon and evening, while sunny skies
with patches of clouds will dominate the central region.
NiMet said isolated thunderstorms were also expected over
parts of Benue and Kogi States later in the day, as the southern region
experiences a generally cloudy atmosphere with chances of light morning
rainfall.
The forecast further indicated late morning thunderstorms
over parts of Ogun, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Lagos States, with moderate
rainfall likely in some southwestern and southeastern states by evening.
It envisaged isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains
later on Monday over Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Ekiti, Osun, Abia, Imo, Ebonyi, Enugu,
Anambra, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta States.
For Tuesday, NiMet predicted a sunny and hazy atmosphere
over the northern region, while isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over
southern Taraba during the afternoon and evening hours.
“Sunny skies with patches of clouds are also expected over
the central states, with chances of isolated thunderstorms later in the day in
parts of Kogi, Benue, and Kwara States.
“In the southern region, cloudy conditions are anticipated
in the morning across Ogun, Lagos, and Cross River States, while thunderstorms
with moderate rainfall may develop later in the afternoon and evening.”
NiMet listed affected areas to include Ogun, Edo, Enugu,
Ondo, Abia, Imo, Ebonyi, Lagos, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, and
Delta States, where moderate rainfall is expected on Tuesday evening.
On Wednesday, NiMet forecast sunny skies over the northern
region and sunny conditions with patches of clouds across the central region
throughout the day, with thunderstorms developing later in some areas.
It predicted isolated thunderstorms with light rain over
Kwara, Benue, and Kogi States during the afternoon and evening, urging
residents to take precautions during adverse weather conditions.
“For the southern region, cloudy conditions are expected in
the morning over Cross River, Rivers, and Delta States, with moderate
thunderstorms likely later in the day across other coastal and inland areas.”
NiMet identified Abia, Anambra, Imo, Ekiti, Osun, Ogun, Oyo,
Ondo, Edo, Lagos, Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States as
areas to experience thunderstorms on Wednesday afternoon or evening.
The agency urged motorists to drive cautiously under rain
and hazy conditions, noting that dust particles might remain suspended over
northern states, reducing visibility and air quality.
NiMet also advised persons with asthma or respiratory
conditions to take precautions against dust exposure and remain indoors during
periods of heavy haze or poor air quality.
Airline operators were urged to obtain airport-specific
weather reports and flight documentation from NiMet for effective planning and
to avoid delays or disruptions due to weather conditions.
The agency encouraged residents to stay informed through its
official updates and forecasts, accessible on its website, www.nimet.gov.ng,
and social media channels for daily weather information.
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