Kolkata: The season’s strongest squall disrupted flight operations at the city airport for nearly an hour on Friday, forcing five flight diversions and delaying around 20 services. The squall recorded at the airport was 74 kmph.
Flight movements were suspended between 2.21 pm and 3.20 pm after weather conditions deteriorated rapidly, airport officials said. Officials said at least 10 incoming flights circled over the city for several minutes before being cleared to land. Ten departing flights were also held up on the tarmac till visibility improved and conditions became safe for flight operations.
“Due to thunderstorm activity, the air traffic controller had to temporarily regulate flight movements to ensure passenger safety, leading to delays and diversions,” an airport official said. “Operations resumed gradually after the weather improved.”
29/05/2026 Tamaghna Banerjee/Times of India
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