Flight Operations Disrupted at Visakhapatnam Due to Thunderstorms
Two flights diverted due to thunderstorms in Vizag
The Times Of India
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Heavy thunderstorms on Tuesday night caused disruptions at Visakhapatnam International Airport, leading to the diversion of two flights to Bhubaneswar and Rajahmundry. The affected flights included services from Bangalore and Hyderabad.
- 01Two flights were diverted due to thunderstorms at Visakhapatnam International Airport.
- 02An Air India Express flight from Bangalore to Vizag was redirected to Bhubaneswar.
- 03An IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Vizag was diverted to Rajahmundry.
- 04The Bangalore–Vizag flight arrived in Vizag at 9.15 pm, delayed from its original schedule of 4.30 pm.
- 05The Hyderabad–Vizag flight reached Vizag at 8.40 pm, delayed from its scheduled arrival of 6.40 pm.
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On Tuesday night, thunderstorms significantly impacted flight operations at Visakhapatnam International Airport. Two flights were diverted as a result: an Air India Express flight from Bangalore to Vizag was redirected to Bhubaneswar, while an IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Vizag was sent to Rajahmundry. The Bangalore flight, originally scheduled to land at 4.30 pm, ultimately arrived in Vizag at 9.15 pm, while the Hyderabad flight, expected at 6.40 pm, reached Vizag at 8.40 pm. These diversions illustrate the challenges posed by adverse weather conditions on air travel.
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The diversions affected local travelers and could lead to delays in reaching their destinations.
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