Severe Weather Disrupts Air Traffic Across Nepal, Forcing Diversions

Summary

Severe weather including rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms has disrupted flights across Nepal, causing diversions and delays at Tribhuvan International Airport and other airports nationwide.

Key Points
  • Severe weather with rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms has disrupted flights across Nepal.
  • Flights have been diverted from Tribhuvan International Airport and other airports due to unsafe landing conditions and low visibility.
  • An IndiGo flight from India was diverted to Lucknow after failing to land in Kathmandu.
  • Aircraft from Biratnagar, Simara, Dhangadhi, and Bhairahawa were diverted back to their original departure airports amidst poor weather conditions.
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