Harmattan is a dry and dusty wind, it blows from the Sahara Desert and blow over to east and western Africa. It starts lightly in late November and become stronger in December to march. It carries large amount of dust and particles.This dust is so heavy that it becomes cloudy and difficult for one to see ahead, especially in the morning which causes transportation [...]
Harmattan Is Here Again, The Time When Vaseline Is Your Best Friend
Here comes the Harmattan the time of the year when Vaseline is your best friend, you go with it everywhere you go. We woke up this morning in Lagos to see the Harmattan standing right on our doors. While we were asleep last night, Harmattan came in and encamped on our doors waiting for us to wake up this morning. People are already complaining about the sudden arrival [...]
You need to know: What is harmattan Dust haze
Harmattan may have originated from the Arabic word ‘HARAM’, which literally means; the evil thing (American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language; Fourth Edition). The Harmattan is a dry and dusty wind blowing northeast and west of the Sahara into the Gulf of Guinea between November and March (winter) each year. It is considered a Natural Hazard. On its passage over the [...]