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Time of India
3 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
IndiGo flight aborts Delhi landing as dust storm whips up 80 kmph winds; earlier flight hit by hailstorm, denied Pakistan route
An IndiGo flight from Raipur to Delhi experienced strong turbulence on Sunday evening due to a sudden dust storm over the capital. Flight 6E 6313, which was approaching the Delhi airport, had to abort its landing after the wind speed crossed 80 kmph. The pilot regained altitude and circled in the air before eventually landing safely once conditions improved. Passengers were informed mid-flight about the strong winds and the decision to delay the landing. High winds disrupt flight operations across Delhi-NCR On Sunday, several parts of Delhi-NCR recorded gusty winds and brief rainfall. The wind speeds reached 66 kmph over Safdarjung during a short thundersquall, while Pragati Maidan reported the day's peak at 76 kmph around 4:45 pm. Palam and Jharoda Kalan also experienced strong winds of 65 kmph and 37 kmph respectively. Between 5:00 pm and 5:30 pm, four flights were diverted from Delhi — two from Jaipur, and one each from Chandigarh and Amritsar — due to unsafe flying conditions. #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… Delhi Airport issued a statement on social media, saying, 'Due to inclement weather conditions in Delhi, flight operations at Delhi Airport are impacted.' It added that ground teams were coordinating with stakeholders and advised passengers to contact their airlines for updated information. Srinagar-bound flight previously caught in hailstorm, denied access to Pakistani airspace The Delhi turbulence incident came just days after another IndiGo flight encountered severe weather. A Srinagar-bound flight from Delhi faced a strong hailstorm near Pathankot shortly after takeoff. To avoid further turbulence, the crew requested entry into Pakistani airspace. However, the request was denied by both the Indian Air Force's Northern Control and Pakistan's Lahore Air Traffic Control. The refusal came amid strained diplomatic relations, which currently restrict Indian flights from entering Pakistani airspace. During the flight, the aircraft briefly descended sharply — at one point dropping at 8,500 feet per minute — before stabilising and landing safely in Srinagar. The aircraft's nose radome sustained damage due to the storm.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Climate
- New Indian Express
India's cities drown in greed's flood
The rains of May 2025 have unleashed a merciless reckoning on India's urban giants—Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru—turning their streets into raging rivers, their homes into swamps, and their dreams into tragedies. Homes were swept away. Uprooted by rain rage, venerable trees collapsed on cars, killing people. In Bengaluru, a young boy stepped out of a bus and was sucked into a manhole by swirling waters. In Delhi, a wall collapsed and killed labourers. On May 2, the capital was battered by over 80 mm of rain in mere hours, marking the city's wettest May since 1901. Minto Bridge, Azadpur and areas near Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 submerged, stranding commuters and damaging vehicles; a car was seen swallowed by water at Minto Road. Mumbai, hit with 104 mm of rain in a single hour at Nariman Point on May 26, saw the Mithi River—choked by encroachments—spill over, flooding Kurla and suspending Metro Line 3 services. Flooding claimed eight lives in Kurla, including 15-year-old Ayesha, whose family shop was destroyed, their livelihood washed away. Bengaluru, grappling with incessant downpours, watched its IT corridors like Whitefield drown, with an X post decrying a 'tech city sinking in filth'. Ironically, Mumbai can move billions of dollars across continents in seconds. But its billionaire residents living in multimillion-dollar condos can't move from one street to another during the monsoons. Delhi can host the G20 Summit over 3 sq km, but its residents must wade through foul water spewed from decrepit sewage systems. Bengaluru's Vrishabhawathi river is a black, toxic stream—80 percent of the city's 1,800 million litres of sewage per day is untreated. It can connect the world, but not disconnect from despair. An X post lamented, 'IT parks gleam, but floods expose our shame.'
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Cities drown in greed's flood
The rains of May 2025 have unleashed a merciless reckoning on India's urban giants—Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru—turning their streets into raging rivers, their homes into swamps, and their dreams into tragedies. Homes were swept away. Uprooted by rain rage, venerable trees collapsed on cars, killing people. In Bengaluru, a young boy stepped out of a bus and was sucked into a manhole by swirling waters. In Delhi, a wall collapsed and killed labourers. On May 2, the capital was battered by over 80 mm of rain in mere hours, marking the city's wettest May since 1901. Minto Bridge, Azadpur and areas near Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 submerged, stranding commuters and damaging vehicles; a car was seen swallowed by water at Minto Road. Mumbai, hit with 104 mm of rain in a single hour at Nariman Point on May 26, saw the Mithi River—choked by encroachments—spill over, flooding Kurla and suspending Metro Line 3 services. Flooding claimed eight lives in Kurla, including 15-year-old Ayesha, whose family shop was destroyed, their livelihood washed away. Bengaluru, grappling with incessant downpours, watched its IT corridors like Whitefield drown, with an X post decrying a 'tech city sinking in filth'. Ironically, Mumbai can move billions of dollars across continents in seconds. But its billionaire residents living in multimillion-dollar condos can't move from one street to another during the monsoons. Delhi can host the G20 Summit over 3 sq km, but its residents must wade through foul water spewed from decrepit sewage systems. Bengaluru's Vrishabhawathi river is a black, toxic stream—80 percent of the city's 1,800 million litres of sewage per day is untreated. It can connect the world, but not disconnect from despair. An X post lamented, 'IT parks gleam, but floods expose our shame.'
Times of Oman
28-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Delhi Airport emerges among Top 10 hubs in Asia-Pacific and Middle East region
New Delhi: Delhi Airport is the only Indian airport to be among top 10 hub airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region, according to the 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking released by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC and MID). The ranking, topped by Dubai International Airport, recognises Delhi Airport's growing stature as a global transit hub, with seamless connectivity to 153 destinations worldwide, including 81 domestic and 72 international routes. It is also in line with the Government of India's endeavour to develop Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport as a global transit hub. CEO of Delhi International Airport Limited, Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said, "We are immensely proud and honored that Delhi Airport has been recognized as one of the top 10 hub airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region in the 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking by Airports Council International." "Being the only Indian airport to achieve this distinction is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and passenger-centric service," said Jaipuriar. "Together, we will continue to enhance connectivity, improve passenger experience, and uphold our position as a premier gateway connecting India to the world." Under its ambitious Phase 3A expansion project, DIAL has successfully doubled the International-to-International transfer area, enhancing capacity and passenger convenience. New biometric registration kiosks for e-visa holders are among several recent upgrades designed to streamline the travel experience. Delhi Airport emerges as a gateway to the world: Delhi Airport has significantly broadened its global footprint by adding over 20 exclusive international destinations in recent years. New routes include Phnom Penh, Bali Denpasar, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver, Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare, Tokyo Haneda, and more, the airport operator said in a statement. Over the past decade, transfer passenger volume has doubled, underscoring Delhi Airport's emergence as a premier transit hub in South Asia. Delhi connects to 88% of India's long-haul destinations and operates 56 per cent of all India-origin long-haul weekly flights. Nearly half (42 per cent) of all long-haul passengers from India choose Delhi as their travel gateway. Each year, Delhi Airport facilitates seamless connections for 4 million domestic passengers traveling onward to international destinations. "With Indian carriers increasingly deploying wide-body aircraft, Delhi Airport is on track to become a Global gateway hub, strengthening its role as the preferred gateway for international and long-haul travellers," the airport operator said in the statement. The 2025 edition of the ACI rankings introduced a 'Hub Connectivity Index', which evaluates airports on the quality and effectiveness of their hub operations. The index considers factors such as: * Transfer viability and window timings * Route deviations from optimal paths * Strength and reach of onward connectivity. Dubai International Airport leads this year's Hub Connectivity Index, followed by Shanghai Pudong and Hamad International Airports. Delhi Airport has secured the 10th spot.
India Gazette
28-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Delhi Airport emerges among Top 10 hubs in Asia-Pacific and Middle East region
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): Delhi Airport is the only Indian airport to be among top 10 hub airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region, according to the 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking released by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC and MID). The ranking, topped by Dubai International Airport, recognises Delhi Airport's growing stature as a global transit hub, with seamless connectivity to 153 destinations worldwide, including 81 domestic and 72 international routes. It is also in line with the Government of India's endeavour to develop Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport as a global transit hub. CEO of Delhi International Airport Limited, Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said, 'We are immensely proud and honored that Delhi Airport has been recognized as one of the top 10 hub airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region in the 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking by Airports Council International.' 'Being the only Indian airport to achieve this distinction is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and passenger-centric service,' said Jaipuriar. 'Together, we will continue to enhance connectivity, improve passenger experience, and uphold our position as a premier gateway connecting India to the world.' Under its ambitious Phase 3A expansion project, DIAL has successfully doubled the International-to-International transfer area, enhancing capacity and passenger convenience. New biometric registration kiosks for e-visa holders are among several recent upgrades designed to streamline the travel experience. Delhi Airport emerges as a gateway to the world: Delhi Airport has significantly broadened its global footprint by adding over 20 exclusive international destinations in recent years. New routes include Phnom Penh, Bali Denpasar, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver, Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare, Tokyo Haneda, and more, the airport operator said in a statement. Over the past decade, transfer passenger volume has doubled, underscoring Delhi Airport's emergence as a premier transit hub in South Asia. Delhi connects to 88% of India's long-haul destinations and operates 56 per cent of all India-origin long-haul weekly flights. Nearly half (42 per cent) of all long-haul passengers from India choose Delhi as their travel gateway. Each year, Delhi Airport facilitates seamless connections for 4 million domestic passengers traveling onward to international destinations. 'With Indian carriers increasingly deploying wide-body aircraft, Delhi Airport is on track to become a Global gateway hub, strengthening its role as the preferred gateway for international and long-haul travellers,' the airport operator said in the statement. The 2025 edition of the ACI rankings introduced a 'Hub Connectivity Index', which evaluates airports on the quality and effectiveness of their hub operations. The index considers factors such as: * Transfer viability and window timings * Route deviations from optimal paths * Strength and reach of onward connectivity Dubai International Airport leads this year's Hub Connectivity Index, followed by Shanghai Pudong and Hamad International Airports. Delhi Airport has secured the 10th spot. (ANI)
