KATHMANDU: Adverse weather conditions caused by thick fog and haze have disrupted flight operations at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), leading to the diversion of at least half a dozen international flights.
According to TIA spokesperson Rinji Sherpa, flights from Jazeera Airways, Air India, and Fly Dubai were unable to land due to poor visibility early in the morning.
Two flights from Jazeera Airways and Air India were redirected to Banaras, India, while a Fly Dubai flight was diverted to Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa. Other flights faced short holds before landing.
“This morning, visibility was only 1,600 meters, which did not meet the required standards for landing,” said Sherpa. “Now, visibility has improved to 3,000 meters, but dust and haze continue to pose challenges.”
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology reports that the country is experiencing the partial influence of the westerly wind, which could bring light rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall in some hilly and mountainous regions.
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