harmattan meaning

  • What is Harmattan Season and its Impact on Climate, Vegetation, and Daily Life

    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…