Kasim Sumaina in Abuja
The Nigerian Meteorological Firm (NiMet) has actually informed the general public of the possible start of the dry season otherwise called the harmattan season in the majority of parts of the north.
As a result, NiMet alerted the airline company operators that the dry season would witness the increase of birds to the afflicted states, which according to it, may trigger bird strike in the airspace.
In a declaration by its representative at the weekend, Mr. Muntari Ibrahim, the company provided cautions about possible bird strike incidents, flight hold-ups, and cancellations as harmattan starts in the majority of parts of the nation.
The declaration stated: “It is following weather forecast of observed motion of dust plumes from the source area (Niger and Chad) where dust-haze and haziness, in reasonably low presence worths, are anticipated into the county within the next 24 hr,
” In the next 24 hr, there are great potential customers of dust haze (in moderate horizontal presence, 2000m– 5000m) over Maiduguri, Yobe, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi and Jigawa States, while other northern states (consisting of North-central) might report warm and hazy (presence of 5– 7km).
” It is anticipated that this weather will continue for the next 3 days. Worthwhile of note is the observed progressive boost of the Day-Time Temperature level,” the declaration described.
According to the declaration, the dry season is generally a duration of no rains in the North and a duration of little or no rains in the South.
It kept in mind that the weather condition would be characterised by dust particles, harmattan cold specifically during the night, high day-time temperature level worths, fog incidents, hazy condition and associated health associated threats such as meningitis, breathing diseases and more.
As the dry season starts, the company recommended stakeholders and undoubtedly the public that positions where dust haze would hinders presence, drivers need to drive carefully.
The declaration stated: “Individuals with breathing problems need to use required care, specifically for out-door activities. Airline company operators are likewise recommended to get upgraded weather forecast from NiMet workplaces for reliable preparation of their operations, worrying that with the warmer temperature levels, there are greater opportunities of clear air turbulence.
” Heat lead to longer range on the runway to produce sufficient lift for flight liftoff. This increases the fuel intake and needs appropriate preparation by operators,” the declaration stated.
Throughout the dry season, the company described that there might be increased opportunities of bird strike due to increase of migratory birds. This makes up danger to flight operations.
” Vehicle drivers are likewise recommended to stick to suggested tire pressure by the makers specifically throughout the hot days to secure versus tire burst.
” With decreased exposures, flight hold-ups or cancellations, in compliance with security policies might not be unforeseen,” the declaration checked out.
It described that the environment of Nigeria “is characterised by 2 unique seasons– rainy season and dry season. The rainy season generally last in between late February and Early November in the South with a little break in between late July and Mid-August, while it lasts in between late Might to early Mid October in the North.
” Beyond this duration, in between completion of rainy season and the start of the next rainy season is the dry season, which is what is unfolding.”
Nevertheless, the Nigerian Meteorological Firm guarantees the general public that it would keep an eye on the modifications in weather condition and offer updates when required.
