PIA takes measures to avert Biparjoy Cyclone possible threats to airports
In view of the expected threat of Cyclone Biparjoy, national airline PIA has completed security arrangements to avoid any untoward incident.
The PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan said that the impact of the storm, on airports and air routes, will begin at 3 am on Wednesday.
In view of the danger of the cyclone hitting the coastal areas of Karachi and Sindh, the PIA has set up security teams and due to expected strong winds and dust, flights will be diverted to alternate airports.
In case of bad weather for flights to Karachi and Sukkur, Lahore or Multan will be used as alternate airports.
The spokesperson said that Karachi-Sukkur-Karachi flights on Tuesday has been canceled due to strong winds and gusts, while tomorrow’s flight will be decided according to the weather.
The PIA has activated the Emergency Response Center in view of any possible situation which will assess the situation moment by moment.
The national carrier PIA has also activated a Ramp Safety Task Force which will be responsible for the safety of equipment and vessels at the operational area.
All containers, trolleys, dollies, engineering equipment and vehicles running on ramps are being moved to a safe place around the runway and apron.
All grounded ships will be fitted with parking chocks to protect them from wind and hail, he added.
Passengers are requested to contact PIA regarding their flights before arriving at the airport in case of expected bad weather, he added.
