Impact of Cyclone Murasu: Over 20 flights canceled at Andhra Pradesh airports in Chennai; IndiGo Query Advice | Today’s news
IndiGo flight operations were affected in Andhra Pradesh and Chennai on Monday, November 2 due to adverse weather conditions in the middle of Cyclone Murasu’s warning area.
As many as 10 IndiGo flights scheduled to operate from Gannavaram Airport, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh have been cancelled, according to airport authorities.
“Flight cancellations have affected passengers to and from Vijayawada,” authorities said.
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Flights have been canceled or disrupted due to adverse weather conditions associated with Cyclone Murasu warnings. Authorities and IndiGo said they are taking precautionary measures amid the cyclone threat.
Airport authorities announced that 10 IndiGo flights scheduled from Gannavaram Airport in Vijayawada have been cancelled. Chennai Airport reported 11 cancellations on Monday, November 2.
The said cancellations were for flights between Chennai and Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Kadapa and Tiruchirappalli. Passengers were asked to contact their airline for further information.
IndiGo has advised passengers to check their official website for the latest flight information. Airport authorities also recommended confirming flight status with the airline before traveling to the airport.
Yes. IndiGo warned that the inclement weather has affected operations and that passengers may face longer waiting times both on the ground and on board.
Flight operations were also affected in Visakhapatnam. “Due to adverse weather conditions at Visakhapatnam, flight operations are affected,” IndiGo said on Monday.
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The airline issued a travel advisory warning passengers of possible extended waiting times both on the ground and on board.
In its advisory, IndiGo said flight operations in the city were affected due to adverse weather conditions and urged passengers to remain patient during the delay.
Acknowledging the inconvenience caused to passengers, the airline said: “We understand that extended waiting times, both on the ground and on board, can cause inconvenience and we sincerely appreciate your patience.”
The airline has also asked passengers to check their official website for the latest flight updates to be informed about their travel schedules. “The most up-to-date flight information can be found on the official website,” the notice said.
She assured passengers of assistance during the disruption and said crew members and ground teams were working to support passengers and make the wait as comfortable as possible.
“Our crew and ground teams are here to support you and make sure your wait is as comfortable as possible. We value your time and are doing everything we can to help you get on your way as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding,” the airline said.
Meanwhile, airport authorities also said: “Passengers are advised to check their flight status with the airline before proceeding to the airport. The airline is taking precautionary measures in view of the cyclone threat and possible adverse weather conditions.”
Flights canceled at Chennai Airport | Full list
Chennai airport authorities said on Monday that some flights have been canceled due to adverse weather conditions. It published a list of 11 flights that were canceled on Monday. They were:
- 6E7304: Vijayawada Chennai
- 6E7305: Chennai-Vijayawada
- 6E7306: Vijayawada-Chennai
- 6E7365: Chennai-Rajahmundry
- 6E7366: Rajahmundry -Chennai
- 6E7398: Kadapa-Chennai
- 6E7397: Chennai-Kadapa
- 6E7357: Chennai-Tiruchirappalli
- 6E7358: Tiruchirappalli -Chennai
- 6E7363: Chennai-Tiruchirappalli
- 6E7364: Tiruchirappalli-Chennal
Passengers were asked to contact the relevant airline for further information and assistance.
Many parts of Chennai, Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur districts have been experiencing torrential rains since Sunday night. In the last 24 hours, Madhavaram recorded 11 cm of rainfall while Ennore Port recorded 10 cm. Nungambakkam also reported significant rainfall of 10 cm, the official said.
The IMD has issued an orange alert for Chennai and authorities have declared a holiday for schools in the city today.
Cyclone Murasu warning
A severe cyclonic storm ‘Murasu’ over the central-west and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to cross the south coast of Andhra Pradesh late Monday night or early Tuesday (November 3), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its latest bulletin.
Landfall is likely between Nellore and Narsapur near Ongole between 11:30 pm IST on November 2 and 4:00 am IST on November 3, the IMD said.
Due to the cyclone, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected on November 2 with isolated cases of extremely heavy rainfall over the southern and central coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely in several areas on November 3rd and 4th.
According to the IMD, the cyclone was moving west-northwest at a speed of 25 kmph during the last six hours. It was centered near 13.9°N and 81.8°E at 5:30 AM IST on Monday.
The IMD said the storm is very likely to move northwest and cross the coast between Nellore and Narsapur near Ongole between midnight (2330 hrs IST) and 04:00 hrs IST on November 3.
Last week, Cyclone Arnab hit the coasts of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, causing severe loss of life and property.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday canceled his planned visit to Delhi on Monday and directed officials to remain fully prepared to deal with its fallout.
The Chief Minister held a review meeting on cyclone preparedness and rescue and recovery operations after Cyclone Arnab.
