Yesterday, Monday, the local authorities in eastern Libya announced that they had taken a number of exceptional measures, the most important of which wasImposing a comprehensive curfewA number ofcommented FlightsThis is against the backdrop of the strong sandstorm that the country has been witnessing for days, and the resulting material damage and great difficulties in transportation and services.
According to available data, the decision to suspend flights included airports located inAreas under the control of the authorities of eastern and southern LibyaThis is as a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of air navigation, in light of the declining level of visibility and the effects of unstable weather.
Closing commercial activities and suspending movement
The curfew decision, issued based on the instructions of the Chairman of the Emergency Committee formed by the Libyan government emanating from the House of Representatives, was accompanied by additional measures, includingClosing all shops and economic activitiesIn a number of cities located in the east and south of the country, due to bad weather conditions and the continued impact of the dust-laden depression.
The same sources reported that the decision includes suspending movement in public spaces, while maintainingExcluding health facilities, medical services, and security agenciesTo ensure the continued provision of vital services and to intervene in emergency situations.
The timing of the decision’s effectiveness
According to official communications, the curfew decision entered into force starting fromThe early hours of Tuesday morningIt will continue until weather conditions improve and the storm subsides, with the possibility of extending or modifying it according to developments in the weather situation.
In the same context, the Emergency Committee announced directiveOfficial correspondence to the Civil Aviation AuthorityIt stipulates a temporary suspension of flights at airports in the south and east, until the weather stabilizes and the effect of the depression decreases, in order to avoid any potential risks.
Precautionary measures and continuous evaluation
These measures come in light of continuous field follow-up by the local authorities, which confirmed that the decisions taken fall withinPreventive measuresIt aims to protect citizens and limit losses, waiting for weather conditions to improve and activity to gradually return to normal.
Several Libyan regions have been witnessing, for days,Heavy sand stormsIt affected traffic and horizontal visibility, and caused the disruption of a number of daily activities, amid warnings that its effects would continue during the coming hours.
Source:My press
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