Fog in Chennai: Dense fog over Chennai has caused significant disruptions at the airport: multiple flights were canceled and diverted due to poor visibility, leading to delays in operations and leaving many passengers stranded. Road conditions also worsened, resulting in traffic congestion and concerns among commuters.
Due to low visibility, six flights were diverted, causing inconvenience at the airport, while 15 previously scheduled flights were delayed. In the afternoon, another 25 flights were affected by adverse weather, further complicating the situation.
Which flights were diverted?
- British Airways canceled more than one flight (317 passengers) due to poor visibility.
- An Oman Airlines flight scheduled to land on time (252 passengers) was diverted.
- IndiGo had to divert one flight (162 passengers) and another (152 passengers) because of the fog.
- Air India Express also diverted its flight (148 passengers) due to landing issues.
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Multiple routes affected
Heavy fog caused delays on numerous domestic routes, including flights from Delhi, Madurai, Coimbatore, Tuticorin, Vijayawada, the Andaman Islands, Lunduan, and Singapore.
Airlines prioritize passenger comfort
Air India and IndiGo are providing full support to passengers to minimize inconvenience caused by delays and flight diversions.
What does the meteorological department say?
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that fog and haze will persist across much of Tamil Nadu and Telangana, potentially disrupting air travel. Meanwhile, strong northwesterly winds in Andhra Pradesh are also causing ongoing weather disturbances.
Traffic disrupted due to fog
Thick fog in Chennai has severely reduced visibility for drivers, worsening road conditions and causing additional traffic delays. Motorists are advised to drive cautiously and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.
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