By GABRIEL AGBEJA

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted sunshine and haziness across the country from Thursday to Saturday.

NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Wednesday in Abuja, predicted that the northern regions would experience sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere throughout the forecast period.

NiMet also predicted moderate dust haze in the North Central regions, with horizontal visibility ranging from 2km to 5km during the forecast period.

The agency envisaged southern regions would likely experience a hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds, with early morning fog and mist expected along the coast.

“On Friday, sunny skies with hazy conditions are expected in the northern regions.

“Slight dust haze with good visibility is anticipated over the North Central regions, while the southern parts will continue to experience hazy conditions with early morning fog or mist along the coast.

“For Saturday, NiMet forecasts sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere over the northern and North Central regions.

“The southern regions will see hazy conditions with patches of clouds, along with the possibility of early morning thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Delta States.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected in Delta, Rivers, Cross River, and Bayelsa states,” it said.

NiMet urged the public to take precautions due to the suspension of dust particles in the air.

“People with respiratory issues, including asthma, are advised to be cautious.

“The agency also warned of strong winds potentially preceding thunderstorms in certain areas and advised the public to follow safety guidelines issued by relevant authorities.

”Airline operators are encouraged to obtain specific weather reports from NiMet for their operations.

“Residents are urged to stay informed through NiMet’s weather updates by visiting their website at www.nimet.gov.ng.” (NAN)