Small planes at risk during heavy rains in Karachi
The heavy monsoon rains and gusty
winds that battered Karachi on Saturday led authorities at Jinnah International
Airport to ground small training aircraft, including Cessna and Piper models,
as a safety precaution. The decision was made in response to the poor
visibility and unpredictable wind conditions affecting the area, raising fresh
concerns over aviation safety at one of Pakistan's busiest airports.
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Sources confirmed that the Pakistan
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued an order to suspend operations of all
single-engine planes, considering the hazardous weather conditions that posed a
risk to flight safety. The grounding was seen as a necessary measure to protect
both aircraft and passengers in light of the ongoing weather disruptions.
Source: Express Tribune