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The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a public advisory over the current weather conditions in the country, particularly Accra.
It said the current condition is as a result of dust lifted from around Chad, Sudan and Niger, as detected on meteorological satellites.
“This dust was transported into the country by strong winds at lower levels of the atmosphere,” the Agency said in a statement on Monday, February 20.
It has, therefore, advised the public to observe the following precautions:
- Keep hydrated
- Follow fire safety precautions
- Cover foods/water to prevent dust from settling on them
- Wash fruits thoroughly before taking them
- People allergic to dust are to wear nose masks to reduce the effect on them.
The Agency said the current weather condition may take some time to clear.
Meanwhile, Accra has been ranked the worst in terms of its air quality across the globe. It is followed by Lahore, Pakistan.
