Passengers on a Srinagar-bound IndiGo flight were shaken by mid-air turbulence Wednesday evening. The wild weather broke the nose of the plane that flew from Delhi. However, reports claim that the plane made a smooth landing at Srinagar Airport around 6:30 pm.
Flight 6E2142 was nearing its destination when the weather turned violent.
A passenger took videos of the terrifying sight of hailstones beating the aircraft’s fuselage.
All 227 passengers and crew members were safely evacuated after landing.
The airline said in an official statement that the flight and cabin crew followed standard protocols, and the aircraft landed safely in Srinagar.
“IndiGo flight 6E 2142 operating from Delhi to Srinagar encountered sudden hailstorm en route. The flight and cabin crew followed established protocol and the aircraft landed safely in Srinagar. The airport team attended to the customers after arrival of the aircraft, prioritising their wellbeing and comfort. The aircraft will be released post necessary inspection and maintenance,” the statement read.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that a cyclonic circulation over Haryana and adjoining areas led to the change.
The turbulent weather not only put flight 6E2142 at risk but also caused many flights at Delhi’s IGI Airport to be delayed or diverted, affecting both domestic and international travel.
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