A statement signed by the acting Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Capt. Chris Najomo, said the warning followed a weather advisory by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, alerting the public on the possibility of deterioration in visibility as a result of observed dust haze propagated into the country.
NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Sunday, had predicted a moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km over the North.
Additionally, it foresees similar conditions with localised horizontal visibility of less than or equal to 1000m over the North Central region.
The forecast extends to include dust haze over the inland areas of the South and the coastal regions throughout the specified period, according to the statement.
“For Tuesday, moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km is anticipated over the northern region.
According to NiMet, moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2kn to 5km, and localised horizontal visibility of less than or equal to 1000m are anticipated over the North-Central and the South/coastal region of the country throughout the forecast period.
It added that thick “dust haze is expected over the northern region throughout the forecast period, anticipating moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km.”
It further anticipated localised horizontal visibility of less than or equal to 1,000m over the North-Central, the Inland of the South, and the Coastal belt of the country, advising that “dust particles are in suspension; use face masks where possible.
The agency further advised people with Asthma and other respiratory issues to be cautious of the present weather situations, adding that special attention should be paid to the skin, eyes, and lips.
“Moisturise your skin and lips as much as possible,” the agency advised the public.
It advised airline operators to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.
The regulatory authority also urged prospective passengers to exercise patience and understanding during the period.
