MUSCAT – Due to the spread of rumours and the dissemination of false information regarding tropical conditions other than what is published by the Omani Meteorology Department, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued an alert on the need to obtain correct weather information and follow the weather bulletins issued by it from its official source, noted an alert from CAA. “The Civil Aviation Authority alerts everyone to the need to obtain correct weather information and follow the weather bulletins issued by it from its official source.

“It is prohibited to practice civil aviation activities, air navigation and meteorological services except with the approval of the competent authority – Article 30 of Civil Aviation Law.

“Whoever violates the provision of Article 30 shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of no less than one year and not exceeding 3 years, and a fine of no less than OMR 15,000 and no more than OMR 50,000, or one of these two penalties,” stated the CAA alert.