Karachi airport runway faces skidding risk

Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a warning regarding potential aircraft slippage on Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport Runway 25L due to wet conditions at night.

As seasonal weather changes bring increased dew levels, Runway 25L is particularly susceptible to becoming slippery, especially during night-time operations.

According to CAA’s advisory, the accumulation of moisture on the runway surface raises the risk of slippage, with pilots advised to maintain high alertness, particularly during landings.

The CAA advised airlines to exercise caution during landing and take-off to prevent accidents.

The CAA is actively monitoring the situation and encourages pilots and airlines to strictly adhere to safety protocols until further notice.

Karachi weather update

Karachi is expected to experience dry and sunny weather over the next few days, with temperatures ranging between 21°C and 23°C.

Humidity levels in Karachi will remain high, hovering around 88%. The weather is expected to stay mostly sunny, with clear skies throughout the day. The pleasant weather will continue on Wednesday, with temperatures slightly dropping but remaining within a comfortable range.

There is no significant chance of rain in Karachi for the coming days. However, the city may experience partly cloudy conditions on Thursday, with temperatures expected to range between 20°C and 22°C.

According to several weather forecasting platforms Karachi was expected to experience cooler nights from mid-November.