Severe Weather Disrupts Flights: 15 Diverted to Lucknow from Delhi
Bad weather impact: 15 flights diverted to Lucknow from Delhi, 2 cancelled
Hindustan Times
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Adverse weather conditions in North India caused significant disruptions in flight operations on Monday, with 15 flights diverted to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, including three international services. Two IndiGo flights were cancelled, impacting thousands of passengers.
- 0115 flights, including 3 international services, were diverted to Lucknow due to poor weather in Delhi.
- 02Around 20 flights experienced delays, severely affecting passenger movement.
- 03An IndiGo flight carrying UP deputy chief ministers was rerouted to Bhopal after multiple landing attempts failed.
- 04The diversion phase handled approximately 2,500 to 3,500 passengers, straining airport resources.
- 05Weather conditions included low visibility and strong winds, leading to air traffic restrictions.
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On Monday, a sudden spell of adverse weather across North India led to major disruptions in flight operations, particularly affecting services at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow became a crucial diversion hub, accommodating 15 flights, including three international services, that were redirected from Delhi. The disruptions were caused by poor visibility and strong winds, which forced air traffic restrictions and resulted in around 20 flights being delayed throughout the day. Notably, two IndiGo flights on the Abu Dhabi route were cancelled, impacting international travel. The diversion phase saw an influx of approximately 2,500 to 3,500 passengers, pushing the airport's infrastructure beyond its normal capacity. Additionally, an IndiGo flight carrying Uttar Pradesh's deputy chief ministers, Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya, was diverted to Bhopal after multiple failed landing attempts in Lucknow due to severe weather conditions, landing in Bhopal at 10:30 AM before reaching Lucknow at 12:45 PM.
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The flight disruptions have caused significant inconvenience for travelers, particularly those on international routes, as well as increased congestion at Lucknow airport.
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