The Nation Newspaper Flight delays, cancellations likely as NiMet predicts poor visibility
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has advised pilots and airline operators to be cautious of hazardous weather due to the onset of the dry season. in its latest release alerted the public on the possibility of a decline in visibility as a result of observed dust haze propagated into the country from the source region.
It further explained that due to strong winds, the dust in suspension is expected to propagate to some states in the northern part of the country, which will further reduce horizontal visibility, especially over Katsina, Kano, Nguru, Jigawa, Potiskum, and Maiduguri in the next 24hours. “Therefore, members of the general public are to take necessary precautions during this time in the planning of their trips so as not to encounter unnecessary flight delays”.
He also added: “Pilot and flight crew members shall obtain adequate departure, en-route, and destination weather information and briefing from NiMet Aerodrome Meteorological offices and stations prior to flight operations and exercise maximum restraint whenever adverse weather is observed”.