Air Peace announced on Tuesday that heavy rainfall in Lagos and Port Harcourt had disrupted some of its scheduled flights across Nigeria.
In a statement, the airline’s spokesperson, Osifo-Whiskey Efe, said adverse weather conditions had affected operations, but stressed that passenger safety remained paramount.
“We wish to inform you that due to the heavy downpour in Lagos this morning, some flights across our operating network will be delayed,” he stated.
Efe added that although the weather was beyond the airline’s control, efforts were being made to minimise the impact. “Safety remains our utmost priority, and we appeal for your understanding as we manage these disruptions and ensure you arrive at your destinations safely,” he said.
The airline urged passengers to check for updated schedules via email or phone. “Safety is not just a priority but a core commitment. We remain dedicated to upholding the highest safety standards for our passengers and crew,” the statement read.
Nigeria has witnessed heavy rainfall in recent days. On Sunday, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecast thunderstorms and rainfall nationwide from Monday to Wednesday.
NiMet’s outlook predicted isolated thunderstorms and moderate rains on Monday morning across Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Kebbi, Adamawa and Taraba states, with flash floods likely in Adamawa, Taraba and Gombe.
For the central region, it forecast a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine in the morning, followed by moderate rainfall over Niger, Kogi, Kwara, the FCT and Benue later in the day.
In the south, NiMet predicted cloudy skies on Monday morning with moderate rains expected in Ekiti, Ondo, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.