Cyclone Fengal : Cyclone Fengal Brings Rain In Tamil Nadu, IndiGo Suspends Chennai Flights
Heavy to very high rain has been forecast in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore districts, and Puducherry.
Cyclone Fengal – pronounced ‘Feinjal’ – is likely to make a landfall this afternoon between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram with a wind speed of 70-80 km per hour, gusting up to 90 kmph, the Indian Meteorological Department said. Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore districts, and Puducherry are bracing for heavy rain. Flights connecting Chennai have been impacted due to the adverse weather.
Cyclone Fengal: IndiGo Suspends Ops At Chennai Airport, Air India Flights Impacted
IndiGo airlines has suspended all flight operations at Chennai airport while Air India flights connecting the city have been impacted due to the adverse weather ahead of the landfall of Cyclone Fengal.
“IndiGo Airlines @IndiGo6E has temporarily suspended all arrival and departure flight operations at Chennai Airport due to adverse weather conditions. Flight operations will resume once the weather improves, prioritising the safety of passengers and crew. We recommend passengers check with their respective airlines for real-time updates,” said Chennai Airport in a post.
Air India said in a post that flights to and from Chennai are getting affected due to inclement weather and heavy rains. It also asked the fliers to check your flight status before heading to the airport.
