By Oyintari Ben
A massive cloud of dust from the Sahara desert threatens to cover half of Cameroon, the country’s Transport Minister has stated.
In a press release, Ernest Ngalle Bibehe warned that if the predicted wind conditions hold, the dust could result in traffic accidents since it would limit visibility.
According to Mr Bibehe, the dust could also lead to respiratory conditions.
The dust cloud is currently crossing the Far North region of Cameroon, and four different regions may be affected in the following days.
The minister has encouraged people to drive cautiously and correctly and shield their eyes and noses.
Dust storms from the Sahara travel from north to south across Cameroon annually.