Kuwait Flights Resume After Fog Disruptions

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After a spate of foggy weather disrupted flights this morning, Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced that the airport and flights are operating normally again.

According to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the official spokesperson for the DGCA, Abdullah Al Rajhi said that dense fog reduced horizontal visibility to less than 100 meters around 2am. This affected flight arrivals and departures, with many being diverted to neighboring countries.

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After the weather conditions stabilized and visibility increased, flight operations at Kuwait International Airport have resumed.

Al Rajhi noted that the DGCA prioritizes the safety of passengers and airline staff during unstable weather, and praised the cooperation of all parties when conditions worsened early this morning.