Bhogi smoke delays 11 Chennai flights

Chennai: At least 11 flights were delayed and three diverted from Chennai international airport on Friday morning due to smog caused by Bhogi fires burning across the city. According to ATC sources, the smog reduced visibility, disrupting normal flight operations till 7.30 am.
Airports Authority of India maintained that the smog caused diversion and delay of several flights, including international services.
The smog delayed 11 flights in the domestic sector and diversion of an Air Asia flight from Kuala Lumpur, Kingfisher and Indigo flights. Normalcy was restored by 8 am. “The burning of waste caused poor visibility. We are yet to analyse the pollution levels scientifically from the major nine city locations,” said a TNPCB official.
15/01/11 Deccan Chronicle

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Categories: Airports Jan 2011