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India Gazette
2 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
IndiGo flight suffers bird strike, makes emergency landing at Ranchi airport
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], June 2 (ANI): An IndiGo flight en route from Patna to Ranchi on Monday made an emergency landing after suffering a bird hit during its approach to Birsa Munda Airport in Jharkhand. All passengers on board are safe as the plane landed safely at the airport, and the operations at the airport remain normal. Speaking with ANI, Birsa Munda Airport Director RR Mourya said, 'The incident occurred while the aircraft was making an inbound turn to land, approximately 10 to 12 nautical miles from the airport at an altitude of 3,000 to 4,000 feet'. 'A bird was reported to have hit the aircraft, which was suspected to be a large bird, possibly a vulture. Following the report, an emergency landing was requested,' Mourya added. The aircraft landed safely at 13:14 Hours and is currently grounded pending further clearance. Airport authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported and that standard safety protocols were followed. An IndiGo flight from Raipur to Delhi experienced turbulence due to a duststorm, prompting the pilot to climb up again when the aircraft was about to touch down at Delhi airport. Flight 6E 6313 landed safely at Delhi airport after making many circles in the air. The video of the incident also went viral on social media. The pilot announced that the wind speed was upto 80 km/hrs, and he discontinued the approach and climbed back till the weather cleared. On Saturday, IndiGo announced that the airline will offer exclusive daily direct flights between Mumbai and Adampur (Jalandhar). This new route will make the town in Jalandhar, Punjab, IndiGo's 92nd domestic station and 133rd overall destination. Effective July 02, 2025, this new route will offer convenient flights between the two cities. These flights have been strategically introduced to cater to the needs of both business and leisure customers, providing them with convenient travel options. This new direct connection will give Punjab's agricultural and industrial sectors easier access to Mumbai's major ports, boosting trade opportunities. It will also help local businesses tap into national and international markets, create jobs, and strengthen economic and cultural ties between northern and western India. (ANI)
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
IndiGo flight faces turbulence due to duststorm, lands safely in Delhi
An IndiGo flight from Raipur to Delhi experienced turbulence due to a duststorm, prompting the pilot to climb up again when the aircraft was about to touch down at Delhi airport. Flight 6E 6313 landed safely at Delhi airport after making many circles in the air. The video of the incident also went viral on social media. The pilot announced that the wind speed was upto 80 km/hrs, and he discontinued the approach and climbed back till the weather cleared. Meanwhile, the national capital on Sunday (June 1, 2025) witnessed a spell of rain, accompanied by strong winds over the southern parts of Delhi. The rains are due to an east-southeastward-moving cloud cluster, according to the Meteorological Department. The spell of rain offered a much-needed respite from the heat, as the national capital recorded maximum temperatures of more than 39 C earlier in the morning. According to IMD, Safdarjung area recorded a maximum temperature of 39.7 degrees Celsius, Ayanagar 39.5 degrees Celsius, Lodhi Road 39.4 degrees Celsius and Palam recording 39.1 degrees Celsius. The IMD has issued warnings of thunderstorms, lightning and squall for the next two days, on June 2-3, in the national capital. The IMD has issued warnings on the nowcast for atleast 8 districts, including South, South East, New Delhi, East, Central, Sahadara, North East. The Met Department has said that the winds could reach up to 80 kmph too. Meanwhile, South West, West and North West Districts have been issued an advisory to watch out for light rains, thunderstorms and lightning.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Climate
- Indian Express
Watch: IndiGo plane faces intense turbulence during Delhi dust storm, passenger records chilling moments
IndiGo passengers travelling from Raipur to Delhi experienced a tense mid-air moment after the aircraft encountered severe turbulence amid a sudden dust storm that hit Delhi, and its surrounding areas. A video recorded from inside the cabin captured the unsettling moment as the aircraft shook violently, with several passengers crying out in fear. The video also captures that visibility outside the windows was poor, adding to the chaos. According to NDTV, the pilot of flight 6E 6313 informed passengers that the aircraft would not be able to land at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to high wind speeds just minutes before the scheduled landing. 'Winds have reached 80 kmph. We will need to climb back to a higher altitude,' the pilot announced. The aircraft circled the skies for several minutes before eventually landing safely at 5.43 pm, nearly 40 minutes later than its scheduled arrival time of 5.05 pm. Watch the video here: #WATCH | An IndiGo flight number 6E 6313 from Raipur to Delhi experienced turbulence due to a duststorm, prompting the pilot to climb up again when the aircraft was about to touch down at Delhi airport. The aircraft landed safely at Delhi airport after making many circuits in the… — ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2025 The Delhi airport had earlier issued an advisory warning travellers about disruptions due to the changing weather. On Sunday, several parts of the Capital were hit by a sudden rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the intense activity was triggered by an east-southeastward-moving cloud cluster. At Palam, winds clocked 65 kmph around 4.30 pm, and Pragati Maidan recorded gusts at 76 kmph. Last month, an IndiGo flight travelling from Delhi to Srinagar encountered severe turbulence, and sustained weather-related damage mid-air, with the aircraft's nose cone impacted. Srinagar Airport Director Javed Anjum later confirmed that the flight landed safely despite the rough conditions. In the viral video recorded inside the cabin, the aircraft shook violently as it battled intense turbulence during the storm. Passengers, including children, screamed in fear as flashes of lightning passed the windows.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Climate
- India Gazette
IndiGo flight faces turbulence due to duststorm, lands safely in Delhi
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): An IndiGo flight from Raipur to Delhi experienced turbulence due to a duststorm, prompting the pilot to climb up again when the aircraft was about to touch down at Delhi airport. Flight 6E 6313 landed safely at Delhi airport after making many circles in the air. The video of the incident also went viral on social media. The pilot announced that the wind speed was upto 80 km/hrs, and he discontinued the approach and climbed back till the weather cleared. Meanwhile, the national capital on Sunday witnessed a spell of rain, accompanied by strong winds over the southern parts of Delhi. The rains are due to an east-southeastward-moving cloud cluster, according to the Meteorological Department. The spell of rain offered a much-needed respite from the heat, as the national capital recorded maximum temperatures of more than 39 C earlier in the morning. According to IMD, Safdarjung area recorded a maximum temperature of 39.7 degrees Celsius, Ayanagar 39.5 degrees Celsius, Lodhi Road 39.4 degrees Celsius and Palam recording 39.1 degrees Celsius. The IMD has issued warnings of thunderstorms, lightning and squall for the next two days, on June 2-3, in the national capital. The IMD has issued warnings on the nowcast for atleast 8 districts, including South, South East, New Delhi, East, Central, Sahadara, North East. The Met Department has said that the winds could reach up to 80 kmph too. Meanwhile, South West, West and North West Districts have been issued an advisory to watch out for light rains, thunderstorms and lightning. (ANI)
News18
3 days ago
- Climate
- News18
Delhi Dust Storm Triggers Turbulence On IndiGo Flight, Forces Pilot To Abort Landing
Last Updated: A passenger-recorded video surfaced on social media, showing the moment the aircraft shook mid-air during the turbulence. An IndiGo flight from Raipur to Delhi experienced severe turbulence due to a dust storm in the national capital on Sunday evening, forcing the pilot to abort landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were hit by a dust storm followed by light rain on Sunday evening, shortly after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted showers and strong winds. A passenger-recorded video surfaced on social media, showing the moment the aircraft shook mid-air during the turbulence. #WATCH | An IndiGo flight number 6E 6313 from Raipur to Delhi experienced turbulence due to a duststorm, prompting the pilot to climb up again when the aircraft was about to touch down at Delhi airport. The aircraft landed safely at Delhi airport after making many circuits in the… — ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2025 After circling the skies multiple times, Flight 6E 6313 safely landed at Delhi airport, with the pilot citing wind speeds of up to 80 km/h as the reason for aborting the initial landing. According to the IMD, southern parts of Delhi were expected to receive very light to light rainfall along with thunderstorms, due to a cloud cluster moving east-southeastward. Adverse weather conditions on Sunday evening led to the diversion of four flights and delays to numerous others at Delhi airport. A source told PTI that between 5 pm and 5:30 pm, one flight each was diverted to Chandigarh and Amritsar, while two were redirected to Jaipur. As per flight tracking website over 350 flights were delayed at the airport on Sunday. First Published:
