The Punch reports that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecast moderate dust haze across parts of Northern Nigeria and thunderstorms in parts of the South for Friday, January 30.
NiMet warned that visibility could drop to 2–5 kilometres in states including Yobe, Katsina, and Kano, potentially disrupting flights and road travel.
For the South, NiMet projected isolated thunderstorms with light rainfall in coastal areas such as Rivers and Akwa Ibom, advising respiratory-risk groups to take precautions.
Tribune and Daily Post also reported aviation monitoring and broader public advisory messaging tied to shifting weather patterns.
Echotitbits take: Late-season Harmattan haze can create a disproportionate logistics impact—especially at major northern airports and highway corridors. For households, the practical risk is respiratory irritation and accident exposure from reduced visibility. Aviation and transport operators should plan for delays and tighter safety thresholds.
Source: This Day – https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/01/20/nimet-predicts-three-days-dust-haze-thunderstorms-across-nigeria/ 2026-01-30
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