NiMET Warns Nigerians Of Harmattan Hazards
The Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMET) has deemed it fit to sensitize the public on possible hazards to face in the Northern part of the nation at the commencement of the dry season popularly known as harmattan. NiMET has warned of the possibility of bird strikes due to the influx of migratory birds to the country from other parts of the world, flight delays, and cancellations. This was disclosed by the Director- General OF NiMET, Prof. Mansur Matazu on 2nd November b2022 in a forecast seminar that was made publicly available. The statement partly read, “Following weather report of observed movement of dust plumes from the source region (Niger and Chad) where dust-haze and haziness are prevalent, relatively low, visibility values are expected into the county within the next 24 hours; NiMET alerts the public of the possible commencement of the dry season otherwise called the harmattan season in most parts of the North.