MUSCAT — Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) warned on Tuesday towards the unfold of unofficial climate forecasts and alerts, saying inaccurate info circulating on-line may mislead the general public and create confusion.
The authority mentioned it had monitored a number of entities and private accounts publishing weather-related predictions that contradict official updates issued on its platforms.
It cautioned that the circulation of unverified or exaggerated info may lead to misunderstandings among the many public and establishments, notably in periods of fixing climate circumstances.
The CAA urged all people and organisations to chorus from sharing climate forecasts or warnings until they’re issued by official sources, and referred to as on the general public to rely solely on info launched by means of its accepted channels.
The authority additionally emphasised the significance of verifying info from credible sources, thanking the general public for his or her cooperation in supporting the broader public curiosity.
