By GABRIEL AGBEJA

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Tuesday to Thursday across the country.

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Monday in Abuja envisaged a sunny atmosphere over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Tuesday.

According to the weather outlook, few patches of clouds with a hazy atmosphere are anticipated over the central region with slim prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Southern Kwara later in the day.

“For southern region, sunny skies with a few patches of clouds are anticipated over the region with prospects of thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Edo, Ekiti, Ondo, Imo Delta, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Rivers states in the afternoon/evening period,” it stated.

The agency anticipated a sunny atmosphere over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Wednesday.

It forecast few patches of clouds with a hazy atmosphere over the North central region with prospects of isolated thunderstorms and light rains over parts of southern Kogi, southern Benue and Kwara states later in the day.

NiMet predicted sunny skies with a few patches of clouds over the southern region with prospects of thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Edo, Ekiti, Ondo, Imo, Abia, Anambra, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Rivers states.

The agency envisaged a sunny atmosphere over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Thursday.

According to it, few patches of clouds with a hazy atmosphere are anticipated over the region with slim prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Kwara State in the morning hours.

NiMet predicted sunny skies with a few patches of clouds over the southern region with prospects of isolated thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Bayelsa and Cross River states in the afternoon or evening period.

“Dust particles are in suspension; the public should take necessary precaution.

“People with asthmatic health condition and other respiratory issues should be cautious 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 stated. (NAN)

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