By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, May 1: Dust emitted during an eruption of Mount Ruang, Indonesia on Tuesday (April 30) is expected to enter and significantly impact Malaysia’s airspace.
This has led to Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) issuing a Flight Weather Warning to flight operators.
According to METMalaysia’s statement, a Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMET) Flight Weather Warning was issued to flight operators as volcanic dust is expected to enter Malaysian airspace and may disrupt flight operations within the Kota Kinabalu Flight Information Region (FIR).
“Volcanic dust emitted may pose a risk to aircraft safety,” said METMalaysia.
Based on the trajectory model from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the volcanic dust is expected to enter the national airspace and have a significant impact throughout the forecast period until May 5, 2024.
METMalaysia is responsible for monitoring the movement of volcanic dust continuously and will provide updates and issue Aviation Weather Warnings, if necessary.
The public is advised to be aware of the information issued by METMalaysia through its official website, myCuaca application and social media.
The volcano, which stands at 725 metres above sea level, is among the most active volcanos in Indonesia. The height of the observed eruption was 63,000 feet (20km).
It first erupted on April 17 and again on April 30. The dust caused by its eruption on April 17 forced airlines to cancel flights, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. — DayakDaily
