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Dust Haze To Disrupt Flight Operations, Reduce Visibility In Northern States – NiMET - INDEPENDENT
ABUJA – Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has said flight operations are expected to be disrupted in some northern states including Maiduguri, Nguru, Potiskum, Dutse, Gombe, Yola, Bauchi, Katsina and Kano, following dust in suspension.
In its Weather Alert issued on December 1, 2021at 1410LT Local Time, the Central Forecast Office (CFO) of NiMET warned that the dust would lead to reduction in horizontal visibility to less than 1000m.
The agency, therefore, advised that airline operators are required to collect their flight folders and adhere to regulations, especially at aerodromes in the Northern parts of the country, while people with a respiratory ailments should take caution and reduce their outdoor activities.
“The dust is expected to be transported into Nigeria within the next 6hrs from the time of issue of this alert, it will further deteriorate the horizontal visibility over most parts of the North to 4000-2000m, a localized reduction in visibility to less than 1000m is expected in places like Maiduguri, Nguru, Potiskum, Dutse, Gombe, Yola, Bauchi, Katsina and Kano.
“Flight operations are expected to be disrupted; therefore, airline operators are required to collect their flight folders and adhere to regulations, especially at aerodromes in the Northern parts of the country.
“Road users are advised to drive slowly and carefully due to poor visibility during this period.
“People with a respiratory ailment should take caution and reduce their outdoor activities.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency will continue to monitor the weather and keep you updated” reads the statement in parts.
