Nov 1, 2024
What is Harmattan Season and its Impact on Climate, Vegetation, and Daily Life
The Harmattan season, locally known as ‘ụ́gụ̀rụ̀’ in Igbo, is a dry and dusty period in Southeastern Nigeria and other West African countries like Ghana and Ivory Coast. It occurs from late November to mid-March, bringing cooler temperatures, reduced humidity, and a hazy sky filled with fine dust from the Sahara Desert. The actual meaning of the word is a late 17th-century adaptation from the…