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India-Pak Tension: Delhi Airport Sees 228 Flight Cancellations

May 9, 2025, 3:46 pm

Disruption in air services persisted at Delhi Airport for a second consecutive day due to heightened tensions between Pakistan and India as airspace restrictions forced the cancellation and delay of flights. The condition deteriorated further after Pakistan unleashed a drone and missile attack on Indian cities spread across Jammu, Punjab, Gujarat, and Rajasthan.

Delhi International Airport recorded 228 cancellation of flights within the last two days. At least 138 flights were grounded on Friday when 63 arrived domestically, 66 departed domestically, 4 arrived internationally, and 5 departed internationally.

Cancellations on May 9 broken down:

Domestic Departure: 66
Domestic Arrival: 63
International Departure: 5
International Arrival: 4

On May 8, more than 90 flights were cancelled, and over 200 flights were delayed, mostly between 8 am and 2 pm in peak hours.

“Delhi airport operations are normal. But because of changing airspace conditions and increased security protocols, some flight schedules and security processing times might be affected,” DIAL tweeted on X on Friday.

Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), which operates Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), India’s busiest airport, also requested passengers to provide additional time at security checks and comply with airline and security staff for seamless processing.

An additional disruption came as the Civil Aviation Ministry stated that 24 airports would be closed for civil flight operations till May 10. The impacted airports are Amritsar, Bathinda, Bhuj, Jammu, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and others.

Tensions between the two nations escalated after a Pakistani missile and drone attack was launched on Indian areas. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the attack had been launched from Pakistan, even though Indian air defence systems intercepted the attack successfully. This led to power outages, air raid alarms in several cities, and the postponement of an ongoing IPL match in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.

This ramp-up comes after India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’, a military attack on Pakistan and PoK in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.

South Korea Paralyzed By Record Snowfall Leaving Flights Cancelled And Four People Dead

November 28, 2024, 11:07 am

South Korea continued to face severe winter weather for a second day on Thursday, as heavy snowfall disrupted travel and caused multiple fatalities. The storm, which brought one of the heaviest snowfalls in Seoul since records began in 1907, left at least four people dead and forced widespread cancellations of flights and ferry services.

According to the Yonhap news agency, citing Seoul’s meteorological data, this winter’s snowfall ranks as the third-heaviest in the city’s history. By 8 a.m. Thursday, parts of the capital were blanketed by more than 40 cm (16 inches) of snow. This led to over 140 flight cancellations, although heavy snow warnings in Seoul’s metropolitan area were lifted by 10 a.m.

The snowstorm proved deadly, with one fatality and two injuries reported at a golf range where a snow-laden net collapsed on Wednesday night. Another person was killed when a protective tent in a car park gave way under the weight of snow. Additionally, two people died in traffic accidents east of Seoul, with police reporting that 11 others were injured in a 53-vehicle pile-up on a highway in Wonju, Gangwon province.

Seoul’s Incheon Airport bore the brunt of the travel chaos, as passengers faced delays averaging two hours. According to flight tracking service Flightradar24, 14% of flights were delayed, and 15% were cancelled on Thursday. Meanwhile, ferry operations were halted on 76 routes, affecting 99 vessels, and local media reported train delays.

In response to the extreme weather, schools in Gyeonggi province, which borders Seoul, were granted permission to close for the day.

The unusually early and intense snowfall is being attributed to the interaction between warmer-than-usual seawater temperatures off the Korean peninsula and cold air currents. Neighboring North Korea also experienced heavy snow, with some regions receiving over 10 cm (4 inches) of accumulation between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to state broadcaster Korean Central Television.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation as conditions gradually improve.

Typhoon Bebinca Targets China, Cancels Flights Amid Mid-Autumn Festivities

September 15, 2024, 2:26 pm

Chinese authorities are on high alert as Typhoon Bebinca approaches the country’s eastern seaboard, with landfall expected between Sunday night and Monday morning, affecting the megacity of Shanghai and surrounding areas. The storm is anticipated to bring heavy to torrential rains, with severe downpours forecasted from Sunday through Tuesday.

The Beijing emergency management ministry issued a warning of “local heavy or extremely heavy rainstorms” and has called for heightened flood and typhoon control measures. A level-four emergency response, the lowest tier in China’s flood alert system, has been activated for Shanghai and the provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui.

The arrival of Bebinca coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival, a peak travel period in China. Officials are emphasizing the need for vigilance due to increased mobility and potential safety risks. In preparation, some flights from Shanghai’s major airports have been canceled or rescheduled, and passenger shipping services in the city have been suspended.

Earlier this month, Typhoon Yagi struck China’s Hainan island, causing fatalities and injuries, highlighting the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events linked to climate change. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that Bebinca previously battered Japan’s Amami island, causing dangerous conditions and heightened landslide risks.

As the storm progresses, Chinese authorities continue to monitor its development closely, urging residents to take precautions and remain informed about safety measures.

Flights To And From Beirut Delayed Amid Rising Tensions Between Israel And Hezbollah

July 29, 2024, 3:54 pm

Flights to and from Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport were canceled or delayed on Monday following escalating tensions between Israel and the armed political group Hezbollah. This unrest comes in the wake of a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that killed 12 children and teenagers.

Airline Responses

Major airlines, including Lufthansa, Swiss, and Eurowings, have suspended their flights to and from Beirut through August 5 due to the heightened security concerns in the Middle East. Middle East Airlines (MEA) also reported disruptions, citing insurance risks as a factor.

Regional Conflict Impact

The recent strike has intensified fears of a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel’s security cabinet authorized a response to the attack, while Hezbollah has denied involvement. This incident is the deadliest since the start of the Gaza conflict on October 7, which has now expanded to multiple fronts.

Additional Flight Cancellations

Other airlines affected include Turkish Airlines, SunExpress, Greek carrier Aegean Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and MEA, all of which have canceled flights to Beirut. MEA attributed additional delays to technical reasons related to insurance risk distribution.

Historical Context

Beirut’s airport, Lebanon’s sole international gateway, has been previously targeted during the country’s civil war and past conflicts with Israel. The ongoing conflict has disrupted regional travel and shipping, exacerbating the impact of these latest developments.

Lufthansa had already suspended night flights to and from Beirut for July due to similar concerns.

SpiceJet Cancels Flights Due To Heavy Rain, Delhi Airport Partial Closure

June 28, 2024, 9:15 am

SpiceJet flights have been cancelled due to bad weather conditions and heavy rain, with operations at Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport partially closed until further notice.

Due to bad weather (heavy rains), SpiceJet flights have been cancelled as Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport will remain partially closed for operations until further notice: SpiceJet pic.twitter.com/TfoQU7N2sI

— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024

Early morning, at least three people were injured when the roof of Terminal 1 at Delhi Airport collapsed amid heavy rain, leading to significant disruption and flooding in the city.

#WATCH | “A roof collapsed at Terminal-1 of Delhi airport. 3 fire tenders were rushed to the spot”, says an official from Delhi Fire Services

(Video source – Delhi Fire Services) pic.twitter.com/qdRiSFrctv

— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024

As, parts of Delhi-NCR received heavy rain for the second consecutive day, providing respite from the intense heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts ongoing showers throughout the day, accompanied by thunderstorms and winds blowing at speeds of 20-40 km/h for the next two hours.

Air India Express To Cut Flights Amid Cabin Crew Issues, CEO Aloke Singh Says

May 9, 2024, 12:59 am

Aloke Singh, CEO of Air India Express, on Wednesday declared that the airline would decrease flights in the coming days due to a considerable number of cabin crew members reporting sick right before their assigned duties.

This situation has resulted in the cancellation of more than 90 flights, impacting operations throughout the network. Singh emphasized that this conduct does not represent the airline’s cabin crew, who remain committed to serving diligently.

Over 90 FLIGHTS DISRUPTED

“Since last evening, over a 100 of our cabin crew colleagues have reported sick prior to their rostered flight duty, at the last minute, severely disrupting our operations. Because this action was mostly by colleagues assigned L1 role, the impact was disproportionate, disrupting 90+ flights even though other colleagues reported for duty,” the CEO said in a statement.

Air India Express Managing Director, Aloke Singh, writes to the airline’s employees regarding the current crisis after over 100 cabin crew reported sick before their duty pic.twitter.com/B5vMKnrJVN

— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2024

“The disruptions have cascaded across the network, forcing us to curtail the schedules over the next few days. We had to do this to cope with the non-availability of crew and to recover schedules. This act is certainly not representative of the 2,000-odd cabin crew colleagues in the company who continue to respond to the call of duty and serve our guests with dedication and pride. I am thankful to all who are standing by the airline in this hour of crisis,” he added.

Addressing Concerns

In a statement comprising 350 words, Singh reassured stakeholders of accessible communication channels and welcomed discussions to tackle any concerns. Highlighting the commitment of senior cabin crew members, Singh underscored the airline’s progression and ambitious expansion strategies.

“If there are concerns that need to be addressed, the company leadership is available for any discussions. All comms channels remain open departmental townhalls (one pre-scheduled for tomorrow), monthly all-hands townhall, besides formal and informal reach out to leaders,” he said.

“In particular, senior cabin crew colleagues who have seen the airline evolve from a small, niche operator to what we are today – a rapidly growing, 350+ flights-a-day carrier, with a strong network footprint across India, Gulf and SE Asia – have a deeper stake in helping build and achieve the vision we have set for ourselves,” he added.

Dubai Health Shuts Facilities, Alters Hours: All You Need to Know

May 2, 2024, 4:44 pm

Dubai residents are being urged to contact Dubai Health Authority before visiting any of its facilities today, Thursday, as the authority has made changes due to expected adverse weather conditions. Some health centers have been closed, and the opening hours of other facilities have been modified.

In a social media announcement, Dubai Health Authority stated, “Due to expected adverse weather, our operational hours have changed. Please contact us on 80060 before visiting Dubai Health hospitals, ambulatory health centers, or medical fitness centers to avoid inconveniences.”

Residents are encouraged to utilize the telehealth service available through the Dubai Health app. Additionally, a list of facilities with their updated operational hours has been published, and residents are advised to follow Dubai Health Authority’s social media channels for the latest updates.

Closed Ambulatory Health Centers and Outpatient Clinics:

– Al Badaa Health Centre
– Al Mizhar Health Centre
– Umm Suqeim Health Centre

Adjusted Timing for Specific Centers:

– Al Lusaily Health Centre: Timing from 7:30 am to 6 pm
– Thalassemia Centre: Timing from 7:30 am to 9 pm
– Blood Donation Centre: Open from 9 am to 2 pm
– Medical Fitness Centres: Open except for Al Lusaily Medical Fitness Centre, Zabeel Medical Fitness Centre, and City Walk Branch

Emergency Services Available 24/7:

– Nad Al Hamar Health Centre
– Al Barsha Health Centre
– Al Jalila Children’s Hospital
– Rashid Hospital
– Dubai Hospital
– Jebel Ali Hospital
– Latifa Hospital
– Hatta Hospital

In addition to these changes, Municipality has temporarily closed beaches, public parks, and affiliated open markets on Thursday due to weather fluctuations, prioritizing residents’ safety.

Delhi: 53 flights cancelled, 20 trains delayed due to fog

January 17, 2024, 9:50 am

The national capital continues to contend with harsh cold and fog, leading to compromised visibility and disruptions in flight and train services on Wednesday morning. Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport faced significant disruptions, affecting approximately 120 flights, including international ones, which experienced considerable delays. Furthermore, 53 flights were officially canceled on Wednesday due to fog and other operational challenges.

Delhi Airport Flight Information Display System (FIDS) data reveals that among the 120 impacted flights, there were 21 international departures, 23 international arrivals, 33 domestic departures, and 43 domestic arrivals. Additionally, the FIDS data recorded until 8 am on Wednesday indicates that 53 flights, encompassing 21 domestic arrivals, 16 domestic departures, 13 international departures, and 3 international arrivals, were canceled citing fog and other operational reasons.

Simultaneously, around 20 passenger trains bound for Delhi faced delays on Wednesday. According to the Northern Railways, trains such as Puri-Nizamuddin Purushottam Express and Hyderabad-New Delhi were delayed by approximately 6-6.30 hours. Similarly, Azamgarh-Delhi Junction Kaifiyat Express and Ambedkarnagar-Katra experienced delays and are anticipated to arrive late by about five hours. The Katihar-Amritsar Express is expected to face a delay of four and a half hours.

Six trains, including Rewa-Anand Vihar Express, Vasco-Nizamuddin Express, Bhopal-Nizamuddin Express, Khajarao-Kurukshetra, Amritsar-Mumbai, and Manikpru-Nizamuddin, are likely to be delayed by approximately 2-2.45 hours. Additionally, eight long-distance trains are reported to be delayed by about 1-1.30 hours, including Howrah-Kalka Mail, Saharsa-New Delhi Vaishali Express, Prayagraj-New Delhi Express, Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar, Chennai-New Delhi, and Jammutawi-Ajmer, according to railway authorities.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) data indicates that visibility dropped below 200 meters in various regions, including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, West Rajasthan, and West and East Uttar Pradesh around 5:30 am on Wednesday. Furthermore, IMD reports dense fog in isolated areas of Delhi, East Rajasthan, East Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam on Wednesday morning.

Dense Fog Disrupts Delhi-NCR: Flight and Train Delays Cause Inconvenience

December 29, 2023, 11:31 am

Delhi-NCR experienced a hazy morning on Friday as the cold wave continued to hold its grip on Northern India, resulting in dense fog. Despite a slight improvement in fog conditions at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, the lowest visibility was recorded at 150 meters, with the Runway Visual Range (RVR) ranging from 400 to 800 meters, according to the India Meteorological Department.

The thick fog led to delays in several flights at the Delhi Airport, affecting both arrivals and departures. Additionally, Delhi-bound trains faced delays due to low visibility. The Meteorological Department’s forecast warned of the possibility of visibility reducing to 50 meters in very dense fog and improving to 400 meters in moderate fog at the IGI airport.

Passengers voiced their grievances over the inconvenience caused by the delays. A traveller, Mohd Shahrukh, expressed frustration as his flight was delayed by nearly three hours, impacting attendance at an important event. He stated, “A lot of people are facing difficulties due to the delay of flights.”

The impact of dense fog extended to trains as well. Subhash, another passenger, highlighted delays affecting eight trains that were supposed to reach the previous night and uncertainty about their arrival times.

The low visibility on roads due to dense fog also posed challenges for morning commuters. The India Meteorological Department has issued predictions of dense to very dense fog conditions across North Indian states for the next two days, cautioning travellers and urging caution on the roads.

Heavy Fog Disrupts Delhi Air Traffic, 18 Flights Diverted at IGI Airport

December 2, 2023, 12:23 pm

The national capital witnessed significant air travel disruptions on Saturday due to thick fog and poor weather conditions at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, leading to the diversion of 18 Delhi-bound flights and causing delays for numerous others, airport sources confirmed.

Between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., as visibility plummeted below 800 meters, low visibility procedures (LVP) were activated to assist flight landings. Flights were redirected to cities like Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, and Amritsar amidst the first spell of the season’s fog.

Delhi experienced reduced visibility as well as ‘ very poor’ air quality readings in various areas, resulting in smog cover across multiple city sectors.

Due to the delays and diversions, airlines actively updated passengers via social media, urging them to contact the carriers for assistance.

Vistara Airlines reported the diversion of Flights UK954 and UK928 from Mumbai to Jaipur in a series of updates, later confirming their expected arrival at Delhi Airport before 11:30 a.m.

#DiversionUpdate: Flight UK832 from Chennai to Delhi (MAA-DEL) has been diverted to Amritsar (ATQ) due to low visibility at Delhi (DEL) airport and is expected to arrive in Amritsar at 1100hrs. Please stay tuned for further updates.

— Vistara (@airvistara) December 2, 2023

Similarly, due to bad weather and low visibility at IGI Airport, Vistara’s Delhi-bound Flight UK906 from Ahmedabad was rerouted back to Ahmedabad.

Terminal 3 of IGI recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 375 at 10:00 a.m., with areas like Anand Vihar and Ashok Vihar rated ‘Very Poor’ with AQI readings of 388 and 386, respectively, at 6 a.m.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai highlighted the lifting of Graded Response Action Plan (Grap-3) while emphasizing stringent implementation of Grap-1 and 2 to combat the deteriorating air quality. The AQI categorizes 0-100 as ‘good’ and 400-500 or above as’severe’.