The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast dust haze and thunderstorms across the country from Monday to Wednesday.
In its weather outlook released in Abuja on Sunday, the agency predicted slight dust haze over most parts of the northern region, with moderate haze expected in parts of Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi and Kaduna states.
NiMet also forecast isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall over parts of Taraba State on Monday afternoon or evening.
For the North-Central region, the agency envisaged sunny skies with patches of clouds during the morning hours on Monday.
It predicted isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall over parts of Kogi, Kwara, Benue and the Federal Capital Territory later in the afternoon or evening.
In the southern region, NiMet forecast cloudy skies, with light rainfall expected over parts of Delta and Bayelsa states on Monday morning.
The agency further predicted thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Osun and Ekiti states, as well as the South-East and South-South regions, later in the day.
For Tuesday, NiMet envisaged sunny and hazy conditions across the northern region throughout the day.
The agency forecast sunny skies with patches of clouds over the North-Central region in the morning, followed by isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall over parts of Kogi, Kwara and Benue states in the afternoon or evening.
Across the southern region, cloudy skies are expected in the morning, with thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall forecast over most areas later in the day.
On Wednesday, NiMet predicted slight dust haze over most parts of the northern region throughout the forecast period.
The agency also envisaged sunny skies with patches of clouds across the North-Central region.
For the southern region, NiMet forecast cloudy skies in the morning, followed by thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall over parts of Imo, Abia and Anambra states.
It added that light rainfall was expected over parts of the South-West and South-South regions later on Wednesday.
The agency advised members of the public to take precautions against suspended dust particles, particularly people with asthma and other respiratory conditions.
It warned that strong winds could precede thunderstorms and urged residents to secure loose objects to prevent them from being blown away.
NiMet also advised the public to avoid taking shelter under tall trees during thunderstorms to reduce the risk of injuries from falling branches and broken trees.