Cyclone Asani: Several flights to Visakhapatnam cancelled amid heavy rainfall
India Today
Several airlines, including Air India and Indigo, have cancelled their flights to Visakhapatnam airport due to the severe cyclonic storm 'Asani' in the Bay of Bengal.
Flight operations at Visakhapatnam airport were severely hit as several flights were cancelled due to the severe cyclonic storm 'Asani' in the Bay of Bengal.
Visakhapatnam International Airport director Srinivas said that IndiGo has cancelled 23 flights, both arrivals and departures, citing bad weather.
In addition to this, Air India and Air Asia have also cancelled a few flights.
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SpiceJet is yet to announce an update on the cancellation of their flight operations, as their flights are scheduled for the evening.
The airport has taken all the necessary precautions and measures to ensure the safety of passengers and property.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted rainfall and strong winds for three states; Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal.
