The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cautioned pilots and airline operators to be vigilant regarding adverse weather conditions during the dry season.
This warning is based on information from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) regarding the possibility of reduced visibility due to dust haze moving into the country from the source region.
According to the release, “Winds over 10m and 925hPha are favorable for Dust-Haze propagations into the Northern parts of the country. Stations in the source region, Niger (Goure, Zinder, Maine-Soroa, Diffa, N-Guigmi and 61091 and horizontal visibility between 800m and 6000m.
It added that “these sources from Chad are expected to report poor horizontal visibility in the next 24hrs, based on available models.”
According to NiMET’s release, strong winds are favoring the propagation of dust haze into northern parts of Nigeria, particularly affecting regions like Katsina, Kano, Nguru, Jigawa, Potiskum, and Maiduguri.
These conditions can lead to significantly reduced horizontal visibility, especially within the next 24 hours.
The NCAA advises pilots to be aware of the dry season’s weather challenges, which can include dust haze and early morning fog that may reduce visibility to levels below safe operating conditions at aerodromes.
The general public is also urged to take necessary precautions when planning their trips to avoid potential flight delays.
