The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal released a formal safety advisory on Wednesday, calling on aviation stakeholders to implement precautionary measures to reduce potential hazards linked to cyclone Arnab. The directive was circulated to airport managers, airline operators, air service providers, and relevant operational teams across the country. According to the aviation regulator, the incoming weather system poses operational risks by bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds, and snowfall across high-hilly and mountainous regions of Nepal. Stakeholders have been instructed to monitor changing conditions closely and maintain heightened vigilance during flight operations. Air traffic management units have been directed to prepare comprehensive contingency plans for severe weather scenarios. The circular outlines required coordination among aviation bodies, instructing officials to execute diversions, implement holding procedures, or carry out necessary operational adjustments whenever conditions worsen past safe operating thresholds.
CAAN issues safety alert over cyclone Arnab impact
Aviation operators have been directed to adopt safety precautions as adverse weather approaches Nepal.
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In short
- CAAN issued an aviation safety advisory on Wednesday in response to cyclone Arnab.
- The weather pattern threatens heavy rainfall, severe winds, thunderstorms, and mountain snowfall.
- Air traffic controllers have been instructed to divert flights or establish holding patterns if needed.
From public sources and the WeNepal research team
https://wenepal.com/article/caan-issues-safety-alert-over-cyclone-arnab-impact-20261028
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