By GABRIEL AGBEJA

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted haze and sunshine from Wednesday to Friday across the country.

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja envisaged sunny and hazy skies over the northern region throughout the forecast period.

According to the agency, sunny and hazy skies are anticipated over the region throughout the forecast period.

It anticipated sunny skies over the southern region with patches of clouds over the region and chances of isolated thunderstorms accompanied with light rains over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states later in the day.

“For Thursday, 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 Rivers 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,” it said.

According to NiMet, sunny and hazy skies are expected over the northern region on Friday during the morning hours with dust haze over the region during the afternoon and evening periods.

The agency envisaged sunny and hazy skies over the central region during the forecast period.

NiMet predicted cloudy skies over the southern region with sunny intervals over the region in the morning hours with chances of isolated thunderstorms and light over parts of Anambra, Imo, Abia, Edo, Bayelsa, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Rivers states.

“Dust particles are in suspension over the North central region; the public should take necessary precaution,” it said.

NiMet advised people with asthmatic health condition and other respiratory issues to be take heed of the present weather condition.

“Driving under rain should be with caution. Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng,” it said. (NAN)

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