Cyclone Fengal: IndiGo suspends all flights at Chennai airport due to adverse weather

IndiGo Airlines has temporarily suspended all arrival and departure flight operations at Chennai Airport due to adverse weather conditions.

In a post on X, Chennai (MAA) Airport said, “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.”

Meanwhile, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast that intense rainfall will continue on Saturday in the northern coastal districts of Tamil Nadu due to the impact of Cyclone Fengal.

The state weather department predicts isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall, with extremely heavy rain expected in one or two areas across Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Villuppuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore districts, and Puducherry today.

(This is a developing story)