Low Visibility Leads To Diversions Of International Flights

Kathmandu, March 31: Flights at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) today were affected due to adverse weather.

According to TIA, over half a dozen of international flights were diverted to Bhairahawa and even India from TIA today due to low visibility issue.

TIA Spokesperson Rinji Sherpa confirmed that the adverse weather affected various flights including those of Jazeera Air, Air India and Fly Dubai towards the international services.

According to him, Jazeera Air and Air India were diverted to Benaras of India and Fly Dubai to Bhairahawa-based Gautam Buddha International Airport while some flights were put on hold for sometimes.

This morning, TIA recorded visibility up to 1600 meters which was insufficient to meet the standard for the flight landing.

Now the visibility has reached 3000 meters. Dust and haze has caused the visibility issues for the country's first international airport.

At present, the county witnesses a partial influence of the Westerly wind while a light rain with thunder and lightning has been forecast at one or two parts of hilly regions of Koshi and Gandaki provinces. Similarly, one or two parts of high hills and mountain regions are likely to see snowfall, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

This development is likely to affect the people's daily lives with partial impacts on agriculture, health, roads and aviation services. The Department has urged one and all to take precautions against such adversities.